Finger Millet, referred to as Ragi is considered as most important millet grown widely in several regions of Africa and India. After wheat, rice, maize, sorghum, and bajra it is sixth-ranked in India. Finger millet, Proso millet, Italian millet, and little millet are the most commonly grown species among various varieties of millet. Accessible for a significantly lower cost than other items, finger millet, the primary crop in human nutrition is regarded as a healthful diet for low-income populations. In Africa's West, East, and Great Lakes Regions, it is a reliable source of food. Furthermore, native to Ethiopia, it can withstand drought well. The chemical makeup of various finger millet types is crucial in determining which has a high nutritional value. Ethiopian research on the crop's chemical makeup is, however, lacking. This analysis evaluates the nutritional benefits, overall health, and application of finger millet in value-added foods. Its product is one of the most significant and is widely grown in several locations in Ethiopia and Eritrea. This little millet provides an essential amino acid in the form of foodstuffs lacking in leucine, isoleucine, methionine, and phenylalanine. Due to the polyphenol and fiber content, it is also useful for various health advantages, including antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-atheroclerogenic, and anti-tumorigenic actions. Generally speaking, these millets are crucial for many items and are also utilized as a healthful food for newborns when fermented. They are also recognized as a significant source of fiber for diabetes patients. This review deals with the nutrition of finger millet and its role with respect to the health benefits associated with millet.
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Chemical Composition, Finger Millet, Nutritional Quality, Antioxidant
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