Determination of the polyphenol and antioxidant activity of different types and forms of millet

Foods such as millet may exert their effect by improving insulin sensitivity and reducing the glycaemic response due in part to a high antioxidant and polyphenol content. [...]millet consumption may help to prevent or reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study was to determine and compare the antioxidant activity and polyphenol content of different types of millet grains (pearl millet, finger millet, foxtail millet, common millet, little millet, barnyard millet, kodo millet) in different forms (seeds, flour and flakes). Polyphenol content (mg GAE/g) and total antioxidant activity (mmol/g) of each type and form of millet (mean ± SD) Millet Type Test Grain Flour Flakes P-value Pearl millet Polyphenol 2·15 ± 0·22 1·59 ± 0·23 1·76 ± 0·06