Finger millet is a highly nutritious traditional grain with strong potential to improve household diets. It can be consumed as a whole grain or milled into flour for porridge, ugali, and other local foods. Rich in calcium, iron, and fiber, finger millet is especially suitable for children and people with diabetes due to its slow release of energy.
Key benefits
- Health. Calcium, iron and fibre, with slow energy release — useful for children and people managing diabetes.
- Climate. A traditional grain that supports household food security.
- Food. Eaten as a whole grain or milled for porridge, ugali and local foods.