Milo (Grain Sorghum), Organic
Grain sorghum is native to Asia and Africa where it has been grown since
ancient times. This marvelous, energy-producing plant is a basic food
for mankind in regions of Africa, Asia and India, because it is very hardy
and can be grown in areas of the world that are too hot or too dry for
other crops to be grown successfully. Grain sorghum is a small round berry
which may vary in color from yellow to cream to white. This is the grain
sorghum that is raising the interest of various snack food processors in
the United States. Grain sorghum is one of the five more important cereal
crops behind rice, wheat, corn and barley.
Reiner's Farms Grain Sorghum is grown organically in Nebraska and is GMO
free. The crop has been adapted to the dry hot climate of the midwest
and southwest United States.
Interest in food quality sorghum is growing rapidly in the United States.
Sorghum may be ground in hand mills or food processors to the degree of
fineness needed (coarsely ground for a cooked cereal, finely ground for
flour). Flour should be prepared fresh and used within a few days, or
it may be stored in the freezer. Whole grain, if kept cool and dry, may
be stored for over a year without becoming moldly or rancid. Store sorghum
flour in metal or plastic containers with a tight lid.
Grain sorghum flour contains no gluten, so people who have Celiac disease
are able to digest sorghum flour products. Because it is gluten free,
recipes will need to be adjusted when replacing flour with sorghum flour.
Add one tablespoon of corn starch to every cup of sorghum flour to improve
smoothness and moisture retention. An extra egg white will also improve
the smoothness and crumb texture.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup (100 g)
Nutrient Amount
Calories 339
Calories from Fat 8%
Total Fat 3.31 g
Saturated Fat 0.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.37 g
Protein 8 g
Carbohydrate 74.6 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Sugar 1.20 g
Calories from Carbohydrates 80%
Sodium 6 mg
Protein 11.3 g
Vitamin A 0
Vitamin C 0 mg
Calcium 28 mg
Iron 4.41 mg
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