Millet-based rice analogues for sustainable food systems: a comprehensive review on advancements, characterization, challenges, and future prospects for enhancing food security and health

Key Points

• This review aims to evaluate millet-based rice analogues as sustainable food options to enhance nutrition and food security.
• Reviewed advancements in millet-based rice analogues.
• Analyzed nutritional properties, including protein and iron content.
• Examined challenges and future prospects for production and acceptance in diets.
• Millet-based rice analogues are nutritious alternatives to polished rice.
• Optimized extrusion conditions significantly improve protein and iron content.
• Enhanced cooking quality supports scalable production for sustainable diets.