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<p>Pearl millet is mainly used for animal and poultry feed. It is the principal source of energy, protein, vitamins, minerals and contains many phenolic compounds, which are a good source of natural antioxidants. Pearl millet is a rich source of bioactive compounds and contains phytates and polyphenols. Owing to high nutritional and phytochemical properties, it has gained considerable attention as a botanical dietary supplement in many functional foods.<b> <i>Pearl Millet: Properties, Functionality and Its Applications</i> </b>provides comprehensive knowledge on nutritional and non-nutritional aspects of pearl millet. It<b> </b>covers recent research on pearl millet and provides information to improve the property and shelf life of flour, as well as the starch, and their uses in various food products.</p><p>Features: </p><ul> <ul> <p> </p> <li>Reviews structure, functional and antioxidant properties in pearl millet flour</li> <p> </p> <li>Deals with the latest developments in modification of native starch</li> <p> </p> <li>Provides information in enhancing shelf life and its utilization in phytochemical-rich product development</li> <p> </p> <li>Covers updated information for grain science professionals and food technologists</li> </ul> </ul>