MILLET FOOD WASTE AS MEDICINE FOR MANAGEMENT OF LIFESTYLE DISORDERS

Plant foods are wasted especially in millets as they are not required in that particular product processing. From the cultivation of millet to its processing and consumption of the final product, a significant amount of waste is generated.  Wasted foods are not spoilt foods and still have the potential to be used for the second time as food. But unfortunately, the fate of waste is always landfills which surely create a menace. By this we are throwing nutria rich foods on one hand and on the hidden hunger is on the rise. The challenge that lies in front is converting this waste into a nutria rich and nutraceutical food again/ specialty ingredient for functional foods or super foods but should ensure zero waste this time. Millet has gained momentum and rejuvenated in the recent past. Even then millets for its part is also contributing to waste generation that needs attention. (No of words -150).