Processing, nutritional composition and health benefits of finger millet in sub-saharan Africa

Processing, nutritional composition and health benefits of finger millet in sub-saharan Africa

Abstract Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) also known as tamba, is a staple cereal grain in some parts of the world with low income population. The grain is characterized by variations in colour (brown, white and light brown cultivars); high concentration of carbohydrates, dietary fibre, phytochemi...

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Main Authors: Shonisani Eugenia RAMASHIA, Tonna Ashim ANYASI, Eastonce Tend GWATA, Stephen MEDDOWS-TAYLOR, Afam Israel Obiefuna JIDEANI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos 2019-01-01
Series:Food Science and Technology
Subjects:
finger millet
nutritional composition
gluten-free
antioxidant properties
traditional processing
value-added products
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