Overview

Millet is a highly nutritious food source, packed with essential proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds, making it a valuable addition to ones dietary regimen. Additionally, its gluten-free properties have gained considerable attention in recent years, particularly in Western countries. The book is a tribute to the International Year of Millet 2023, aimed at raising awareness about the health benefits and ecological significance of these ancient grains. It is a remarkable contribution to this effort, offering a comprehensive overview of millets and their crucial role in promoting sustainable agriculture, nutrition, and food security. The book delves into the world of millets, providing insight into their varieties and nutritional benefits. Moreover, it covers the intricate process of millet processing, from cleaning and sorting to dehulling, milling, and packaging. Each stage of processing requires specialized equipment, expertise, and techniques to ensure the safety and quality of millets for consumption. The book also addresses critical aspects related to millets, drawing upon the extensive experience of its authors in elucidating the health-enhancing and functional properties of millets, as well as their processing and research. As such, it offers practical guidance for entrepreneurs, processors, farmers, and researchers engaged in millet production and processing, providing valuable insights into the techniques used to transform raw millet grains into finished products. The book, meticulously edited and thoughtfully curated, serves as a cornerstone in understanding the multifaceted advantages that millets offer to individuals and communities. Key features of the book are:Serves as a valuable resource for anyone dealing with food. Addresses growing conditions, nutritional profiles, and health benefits of millets. Covers millet processing and its impact on nutritional parameters.

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Author:   Harinder Singh Oberoi ,  Komal Chauhan
Publisher:   New India Publishing Agency
Imprint:   New India Publishing Agency
Dimensions:   Width: 3.00cm , Height: 22.90cm , Length: 15.20cm
Weight:   0.800kg
ISBN:  

9788119103096

ISBN 10:   8119103092
Pages:   484
Publication Date:   08 March 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1.Millets Introduction to the Super GrainsAnkita Kataria and Barinder Jeet Singh Toor 2. Millets Unlocking Sustainable Development: A Comprehensive OverviewHarinder Singh Oberoi, Komal Chauhan and Pooja Srivendhya 3.Nutritional and Functional Properties of Millets: Processing and Health BenefitsManjeet Kumar Singh, Neela Emanuel, Nishant Kumar, Manish Tiwari, Akansha Tiwari, Purnima Kumari, Shambhavi Singh, Neetu Kumra Taneja and Komal Chauhan 4.Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor)Shambhavi Singh and Komal Chauhan 5.Pearl Millet (Panicummiliaceum)Vanya Pareek and Komal Chauhan 6.Finger Millet (Eleusinecoracana)Ayushi Saini and Komal Chauhan 7.Proso Millet (Panicummiliaceum L.)Purnima Kumari, Anupama Singh and Komal Chauhan 8. Foxtail Millet (Setariaitalica) Binanshu Talwar, Rajni Chopra and Komal Chauhan 9. Little Millet (Panicumsumatrense)Manish Tiwari and Komal Chauhan 10.Kodo Millet (Paspalumscrobiculatum)Soumya Singh, Neetu Kumra Taneja and Komal Chauhan 11.Barnyard Millet (Echinochloaesculenta)Diksha Bisht and Komal Chauhan 12. Browntop Millet (Urochloaramosa)Manjeet Kumar Singh, Nishant Kumar, Neetu Kumra Taneja and Komal Chauhan 13. Job's Tear Millet (Coixlacryma-jobi)Surbhi Triphati and Komal Chauhan 14. Fonio Millet (Digitariaexilis)Manjeet Kumar Singh, Neetu Kumar Taneja and Komal Chauhan 15. Need for Standards of Millets An OpinionHarinder Singh Oberoi, Komal Chauhan, Ankita Kataria and Barinder Jeet Singh Toor 16. Anti-Nutritional Factors in Millets: Effects of ProcessingRaushan Khan and Komal Chauhan 17.Anti-Diabetic Potential of Kodo and Kutki MilletsNidhi Kaushik, Komal Chauhan, Manjeet Aggarwal and Rakesh K. Khandal 18.Radiation Processing Technology: Potential Benefits for MilletsNidhi Kaushik, Komal Chauhan, Manjeet Aggarwal and Rakesh K. Khandal 19.Biofortified Millets: A Pathway to Alleviate MalnutritionShambhavi Singh and Komal Chauhan

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Harinder Singh Oberoi:Director, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM)An Institute of National Importance, An Autonomous Institution under Ministry of Food Processing IndustriesGovt. of India, Kundli, Sonepat-131028, Haryana, India Komal Chauhan:Professor & Head, Centre for Food Research and Analysis, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), An Institute of National Importance, An Autonomous Institution under Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India, Kundli, Sonepat-131028, Haryana, India

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