But that’s just the beginning of the story on millet. A small-seeded grass that grows well in environments that are, er, challenging, millet can survive drought better than rice or wheat.  So it’s not too surprising that millet was an essential part of prehistoric diets in China, Northern India, and Korea up to 10,000 years ago.  Millet travelled from there to the Middle East and Northern Africa, where it became a staple. It grew in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and even got a mention in the Hebrew Bible (aka Old Testament).    

Through trading with Eritrea and Somalia circa 3000 BCE, the early Egyptians learned from the Africans how to cultivate millet,  The Moors and Europeans followed suit, making millet one of the most popular plants to ever spread across the globe.  So there you have it: A teeny tiny grain with a huge history.  Talk about a heritage food!

What can we say?  We’re crazy for ancient grains—the older the better. For all you millet lovers and millet-curious out there, we now offer a choice between millet rice flakes and millet puffs for your Mojamix.  Try it in your next mix, then hollaback!  We bet you love it as much as we do.