The center on Sunday welcomed McDonald’s move to serve an Indian millet burger, calling it “the country’s traditional nutrition is reshaping global food trends”.
In a post on X, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, “Videshi turns to Swadeshi” as popular international food chain McDonald’s serves India’s ‘Millet Bun Burger’, prepared using indigenous technology developed by Mysore-based CSIR’s ‘Central Food Technological Research Institute’ CFTRI.
He added that this is a “proud moment” that shows how Indian innovation and traditional nutrition are reshaping global food trends.
And a grand vindication of India’s Millet movement, which gained momentum when the UN declared 2023 as the “International Year of Millet” at the behest of India with the personal intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he added.
Benefits of millet
Millet is a highly nutritious grain that offers numerous health benefits compared to refined grains such as rice or wheat. They are rich in essential nutrients, including iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and B vitamins, which support energy production, bone health and brain function.
Their high fiber content aids digestion, prevents constipation and helps maintain healthy intestines.
Because millet has a low glycemic index, it releases sugar into the bloodstream slowly, making it excellent for managing blood sugar and preventing diabetes. The fiber and protein in millet also promote satiety, helping with weight management, while its antioxidants and minerals support heart health by lowering bad cholesterol. Millet is naturally gluten-free and is suitable for people with gluten intolerance.
