Below is a list of all known varieties for Millet. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Barnyard Millet | A fast-growing crop, primarily used for human consumption as a whole grain in parts of Asia. |
| Barnyard Millet | A fast-growing crop, primarily used for human consumption as a whole grain in parts of Asia. |
| Barnyard Millet | A fast-growing crop, primarily used for human consumption as a whole grain in parts of Asia. |
| Barnyard Millet | A fast-growing crop, primarily used for human consumption as a whole grain in parts of Asia. |
| Black Quinoa | Quinoa is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. It is a herbaceous annual plant grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds; the seeds are high in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins and dietary minerals especially potassium and magnesium in amounts greater than in many grains. Quinoa is not a grass but rather a pseudocereal botanically related to spinach and amaranth, and originated in the Andean region of northwestern South America. |
| Broomcorn Millet | Panicum miliaceum is a grain crop with many common names, including proso millet, broomcorn millet, common millet, hog millet, Kashfi millet, red millet, and white millet. Archaeobotanical evidence suggests millet was first domesticated about 10,000 BP in Northern China. Major cultivated areas include Northern China, Himachal Pradesh of India, Nepal, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the Middle East, Turkey, Romania, and the Great Plains states of the United States. |
| Cantaloupe Banana | A starchy, elongated tropical fruit with a soft texture, serving as a key source of potassium and a staple food in many regions. |
| Cooked Foxtail Millet | Foxtail millet grain prepared by cooking in water until soft and ready to eat. |
| Cooked Foxtail Millet | Foxtail millet grain prepared by cooking in water until soft and ready to eat. |
| Cooked Pearl Millet | Pearl millet grain prepared by cooking in water until soft and ready to eat. |
| Cooked Pearl Millet | Pearl millet grain prepared by cooking in water until soft and ready to eat. |
| Danko Rye | Danko Radic was a Croatian professional basketball referee, executive and coach who served as the president of the Croatian Basketball Federation from 2004 to 2015. |
| Egyptian Millet | The Egyptian Military College is the oldest and most prominent military academy in Egypt. One of the colleges of the Egyptian Military Academy. The college was founded in 1811. It is the oldest military academy in Africa. Traditionally, graduates of the Military Academy are commissioned as officers in the Egyptian Army. However, they may serve in other branches and commands of the Egyptian military establishment. |
| Elysian | Elysium, otherwise known as the Elysian Fields, Elysian Plains or Elysian Realm, is a conception of the afterlife that developed over time and was maintained by some Greek religious and philosophical sects and cults. It was initially separated from the Greek underworld—the realm of Hades. Only mortals related to the gods and other heroes could be admitted past the river Styx. Later, the conception of who could enter was expanded to include those chosen by the gods, the righteous, and the heroic. |
| Finger Millet | Finger millet is an annual herbaceous plant. It is a tetraploid and self-pollinating species probably evolved from its wild relative Eleusine africana. |
| Finger Millet | A highly nutritious millet, commonly known as ragi in India; valued for its ability to be stored for long periods. |
| Finger Millet | A highly nutritious millet, commonly known as ragi in India; valued for its ability to be stored for long periods. |
| Finger Millet | A highly nutritious millet, commonly known as ragi in India; valued for its ability to be stored for long periods. |
| Finger Millet | A highly nutritious millet, commonly known as ragi in India; valued for its ability to be stored for long periods. |
| Finger Millet (Ragi) | A nutritious variety of millet that is typically ground into flour for bread or porridge. |
| Finger Millet (Ragi) | A nutritious variety of millet that is typically ground into flour for bread or porridge. |
| Foxtail Millet | A smaller-seeded variety of millet that cooks quickly and is commonly used in India and China. |
| Foxtail Millet | A smaller-seeded variety of millet that cooks quickly and is commonly used in India and China. |
| Foxtail Millet | The second most widely planted species of millet; has a slightly nutty flavor and is used in porridge, baking, or as a side dish. |
| Foxtail Millet | The second most widely planted species of millet; has a slightly nutty flavor and is used in porridge, baking, or as a side dish. |
| Foxtail Millet | The second most widely planted species of millet; has a slightly nutty flavor and is used in porridge, baking, or as a side dish. |
| Foxtail Millet | The second most widely planted species of millet; has a slightly nutty flavor and is used in porridge, baking, or as a side dish. |
| Germinating Millet | A group of small-seeded grasses cultivated for grain, valued for their quick growth and use in animal feed and gluten-free diets. |
| Hulled Millet | The standard edible form of millet, with the inedible hull removed; cooks to a light, fluffy texture. |
| Hulled Millet | The standard edible form of millet, with the inedible hull removed; cooks to a light, fluffy texture. |
| Japanese Millet | A group of small-seeded grasses cultivated for grain, valued for their quick growth and use in animal feed and gluten-free diets. |
| Kodo Millet | Paspalum scrobiculatum, commonly called kodo millet or koda millet, is an annual grain that is grown primarily in Nepal and also in India, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and in West Africa from where it originated. It is grown as a minor crop in most of these areas, with the exception of the Deccan plateau in India where it is grown as a major food source. |
| Kodo Millet | An annual grain that is drought-tolerant and used as a staple in parts of India. |
| Kodo Millet | An annual grain that is drought-tolerant and used as a staple in parts of India. |
| Kodo Millet | An annual grain that is drought-tolerant and used as a staple in parts of India. |
| Kodo Millet | An annual grain that is drought-tolerant and used as a staple in parts of India. |
| Lankart Millet | A group of small-seeded grasses cultivated for grain, valued for their quick growth and use in animal feed and gluten-free diets. |
| Millet Flakes | Steamed and flattened millet grains; used for quick-cooking porridges. |
| Millet Flakes | Steamed and flattened millet grains; used for quick-cooking porridges. |
| Millet Flatbread (Prepared) | A flatbread made from millet flour, common in Africa and Asia. |
| Millet Flatbread (Prepared) | A flatbread made from millet flour, common in Africa and Asia. |
| Millet Flour (General) | A gluten-free flour made from ground millet, used in baking and as a thickener. |
| Millet Flour (General) | A gluten-free flour made from ground millet, used in baking and as a thickener. |
| Millet Groat | Millets are a highly varied group of small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. Most millets belong to the tribe Paniceae. |
| Millet Porridge (Prepared) | Any variety of millet cooked down with milk or water to a porridge consistency. |
| Millet Porridge (Prepared) | Any variety of millet cooked down with milk or water to a porridge consistency. |
| Montana Millet | A group of small-seeded grasses cultivated for grain, valued for their quick growth and use in animal feed and gluten-free diets. |
| Niger Millet | A group of small-seeded grasses cultivated for grain, valued for their quick growth and use in animal feed and gluten-free diets. |
| Orange Sherbet | Orange Sherbet is a variety of Orange. A citrus fruit rich in vitamin C, typically grown in warmer climates. |
| Panicum Millet | Panicum miliaceum is a grain crop with many common names, including proso millet, broomcorn millet, common millet, hog millet, Kashfi millet, red millet, and white millet. Archaeobotanical evidence suggests millet was first domesticated about 10,000 BP in Northern China. Major cultivated areas include Northern China, Himachal Pradesh of India, Nepal, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the Middle East, Turkey, Romania, and the Great Plains states of the United States. |
| Pearl Millet | The most widely grown type of millet; used as a grain and is a staple in parts of Africa and India. |
| Pearl Millet | The most widely grown type of millet; used as a grain and is a staple in parts of Africa and India. |
| Pearl Millet | The most widely grown type of millet; used as a grain and is a staple in parts of Africa and India. |
| Pearl Millet | The most widely grown type of millet; used as a grain and is a staple in parts of Africa and India. |
| Pearl Millet (Bajra) | The most widely grown variety of millet; often consumed as a whole grain or ground into flour. |
| Pearl Millet (Bajra) | The most widely grown variety of millet; often consumed as a whole grain or ground into flour. |
| Proso Millet | Panicum miliaceum is a grain crop with many common names, including proso millet, broomcorn millet, common millet, hog millet, Kashfi millet, red millet, and white millet. Archaeobotanical evidence suggests millet was first domesticated about 10,000 BP in Northern China. Major cultivated areas include Northern China, Himachal Pradesh of India, Nepal, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the Middle East, Turkey, Romania, and the Great Plains states of the United States. |
| Proso Millet | Also known as common millet; often used in birdseed but is also consumed by humans as a whole grain. |
| Proso Millet | Also known as common millet; often used in birdseed but is also consumed by humans as a whole grain. |
| Proso Millet | Also known as common millet; often used in birdseed but is also consumed by humans as a whole grain. |
| Proso Millet | Also known as common millet; often used in birdseed but is also consumed by humans as a whole grain. |
| Proso Millet (White Millet) | A fast-growing millet variety; widely used as bird seed but also hulled for human consumption. |
| Proso Millet (White Millet) | A fast-growing millet variety; widely used as bird seed but also hulled for human consumption. |
| Red Millet | Panicum miliaceum is a grain crop with many common names, including proso millet, broomcorn millet, common millet, hog millet, Kashfi millet, red millet, and white millet. Archaeobotanical evidence suggests millet was first domesticated about 10,000 BP in Northern China. Major cultivated areas include Northern China, Himachal Pradesh of India, Nepal, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the Middle East, Turkey, Romania, and the Great Plains states of the United States. |
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| Sorghum Flour (Jowar) | Sorghum grain ground into flour, used widely in South Asia and Africa for flatbreads (rotis). |
| Sorghum Flour (Jowar) | Sorghum grain ground into flour, used widely in South Asia and Africa for flatbreads (rotis). |
| Sorghum Millet | Sorghum bicolor, commonly called sorghum and also known as broomcorn, great millet, Indian millet, Guinea corn, or jowar, is a species in the grass genus Sorghum cultivated chiefly for its grain. The grain is used as food by humans, while the plant is used for animal feed and ethanol production. |
| Spring Rye | Spring rolls are rolled appetizers or dim sum commonly found in Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Southeast Asian cuisines. The kind of wrapper, fillings, and cooking technique used, as well as the name, vary considerably depending on the region's culture, though they are generally filled with vegetables and ground beef or pork. |
| Sweet Millet | "Sweet Violets" is an American song that contains classic example of a "censored rhyme", where the expected rhyme of each couplet or verse is replaced with a surprising word which segues into the next couplet or chorus. For example, the first couplets of the version recorded by Dinah Shore are: There once was a farmer who took a young miss In back of the barn where he gave her a... Lecture on horses and chickens and eggs And told her that she had such beautiful... |
| Teff Millet | A group of small-seeded grasses cultivated for grain, valued for their quick growth and use in animal feed and gluten-free diets. |
| Wild Millet | William E. Miller is an American ordained minister, former standup comedian, keynote speaker, teacher and full-time therapist. He was best known for being Nick at Nite's resident television therapist and the host of their "Why We Watch" segments starting in 1992. |
| Winter Rye | Rye is a grass grown extensively as a grain, a cover crop and a forage crop. It is grown principally in an area from Eastern and Northern Europe into Russia. It is much more tolerant of cold weather and poor soil than other cereals, making it useful in those regions; its vigorous growth suppresses weeds and provides abundant forage for animals early in the year. It is a member of the wheat tribe (Triticeae) which includes the cereals wheat and barley. |