Is millet similar to lentils?

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I have not seen millet for sale in local supermarkets (Massachusetts).

What does it taste like? Does it taste similar to a lentil?



Best Answer

Millet is a small sized grain, and has a pretty mild, bland flavor. Lentils are legumes, and have a little bit more flavor to them. To me the two things do not taste similar, but I guess that is a matter of opinion.

In some urban areas in the US, you can often find whole grain millet in food stores which have a "health food"/"organic" type orientation.




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Quick Answer about "Is millet similar to lentils?"

Millet is a small sized grain, and has a pretty mild, bland flavor. Lentils are legumes, and have a little bit more flavor to them.

What grain is millet?

Millet is a cereal grain that belongs to the Poaceae family, commonly known as the grass family (1). It's widely consumed in developing countries throughout Africa and Asia. While it may look like a seed, millet's nutritional profile is similar to that of sorghum and other cereals ( 2 ).

What is the difference between grains and lentils?

Grains are hard seeds without any attached hull or fruits. Pulses are a type of legume which produces a grain seed in a pod, where the dried seed is harvested. A legume is different due to its nitrogen fixing bacteria in the plant roots.

What is the difference between grains and millets?

Grain is the harvested seeds of various grass-related food crops eg: wheat, corn, barley while millets are any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food, widely cultivated in the developing world.

Is millet a grain or legume?

It is a gluten free grain that in most cases is used as a whole grain. Nutrition credentials of whole grain millet: Low in fat (which is mostly unsaturated) and high in carbohydrate (mainly starch). A good source of dietary fibre.



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