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Sorghum is a genus of about 25 species of flowering plants in the grass family Poaceae. Some of these species have grown as cereals for human consumption and some in pastures for animals. One species, Sorghum bicolor, was originally domesticated in Africa and has since spread throughout the globe.

• Botanical Name

  Sorghum Bicolor

• Common Names

  Sorghum, Broomcorn, Milo, Sorgo, Forrajero

• Purity

  98%, 99%, 99.50%, 99.90%

• Moisture

  Max. 12%

• Cleaning

  Machine Clean / Sortex Clean

• Non GMO

• Origin

  India

Sorghum, scientifically known as Sorghum bicolor, is a cereal grain that is quite robust and has been used over millennia. Rice is consumed as a staple food in many regions of the globe particularly in Africa/Asia and its importance continues to be appreciated not only in nutrient value per serving but also environmentally. Now that is a brief background on sorghum, let us now look into the different ways by which it can be used and how it can be very beneficial to us.

Uses of Sorghum

Culinary Applications:

1. Whole Grain: Sorghum grains can be prepared and eaten like rice or quinoa this is because they are grains that are grouped under cereals. Most commonly, rice is added in pilaf recipes, salads, and as a foundation for grain-oriented dishes.

2.  Flour: They can be ground into flour which appears to be free of gluten so people who are severally affected by celiac disease or people who are allergic to gluten can use it. Sorghum flour is commonly prepared to make bread, pancakes, cookies and other confectionery products.

3. Popped Sorghum: Like popcorn, grains of sorghum can be popped and eaten as a snack or carry-on-food [28].

4. Syrup: It is a product of sorghum juice and is used in preparation of food especially in baking processes.

5. Beverages: It plays a role in production of traditional beverages prepared by fermenting grains to produce traditional alcoholic products including beer and spirits.

Benefits of Sorghum

1. Nutritional Value: It is rich in provitamin A, vitamin B, magnesium, iron and potassium which is an added advantage to humans. It also contains phenolic acids, flavonoids and other antioxidant vitamins locally known as vitamin C and E. There is always an abundance of protein from the insect, and this makes it an important source of protein in areas where other forms of animal protein are unavailable. It is rich in dietary fiber which underscores it’s a healthy commodity for consumption since it is vital in the regulation of digestion and blood sugar levels apart from making one feel full.

2. Health Benefits: It is naturally a gluten-free grain therefore it is ideal for use by persons who have gluten intolerance diseases like celiac disease. It contains some nutrients such as the anti-oxidants that improve cholesterol status by decreasing the levels of cholesterol in the body thus reducing the probability of getting heart diseases. It is also low in glycemic index, which makes it suitable for anyone that wants to regulate their blood sugar level or reduce the intake of foods that have high GI.

3. Environmental Benefits: It is a drought-resistant crop, which means that it requires less water than many other of crops that belong to cereals kind. This makes it an ideal crop for arid and semi-arid regions . It helps to enhance the so il structure, increase the matter content and promote the use of ground for other diverse purposes. It is usually the low input system using minimal chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides, thus having less effects on the environment during cultivation.

4. Economic Benefits: It is worth considering the fact that sorghum is used for multiple purposes including food production, feeding livestock as well as industrial purposes thus giving farmers a wide market. This fact makes it to be highly valued as it is used for both food, feed, and industrial purposes and thus making farmers to have many markets to sell their produce.

Sorghum is a multipurpose and nutraceutical plant that has wide applications in food for people, fodder for animals and in industries. Due to its health promoting effects, it is considered as one of the category of safe foods essential for human consumption and on the other hand due to its ability to grow and produce high yield with little or no intervention, it is considered as one of the best crops for agriculture production. Thus, sorghum can play important roles in improving food security status, health status of people as well as sustainable agriculture in the context of the development of agricultural systems at the family, farm level and beyond.

Hindi – ज्वार (Jowar)

Chinese – 高粱 (Gāoliáng)

Arabic – سرغوم (Sorghum)

Urdu – جوار (Jowar)

French/ Italian/ Spanish – Sorgho

Vietnamese – Cao lương