Top govt officials promote adlai as alternative to rice

Philippine Information Agency
12 Jan 2021, 18:08 GMT+10

QUEZON CITY, January 12 (PIA) - Agriculture Secretary William Dar, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, and Presidential Assistant for Visayas Mike Dino expressed their support in promoting adlai millet as a healthier alternative to rice in a recent event posted earlier by the PIA Agusan del Norte office.

Adlai or adlay millet (Coix lacryma-jobi), which is also known as tigbi, Job's tears, or pearl barley, is a cereal that is native to Southeast Asia and belongs to the same family as rice and corn.

Unlike white rice, however, its protein, dietary fiber, iron, and calcium content is higher in comparison.

According to an article published by Nutritionist-Dietitian Roni Matalog on the Humble Market website for sustainable living, adlai, is a staple crop for many indigenous peoples. It is grown in northern Mindanao, as well as in the Cordillera region in northern Luzon.

People who might be interested in transitioning to the larger grained adlai as a replacement for white rice will find the crop as having a nutty flavor and chewy texture, which might be a bit of adjustment for first-timers.

A detailed description of adlai's nutritional value, as well as its manner of preparation can be read through this link: https://www.humblemarket.ph/adlai-the-healthier-alternative-to-rice-its-nutritive-value-and-uses/ (JKC/PIA-IDPD)

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Vietnam Tribune.

More Information

null in null

Southeast Asia

Section

Trump signals progress on India Trade, criticizes Japan stance

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump says the United States could soon reach a trade deal with India. He believes this deal would...

UN Demands End to Myanmar Violence as Junta’s Election Plans Risk Further Instability

Nearly three months after a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar, the country remains trapped in a deepening crisis, compounded by...

BRICS outperforming G7 Putin

The groups combined GDP is $20 trillion greater than that of the Western bloc, the Russian president has said BRICS has already outstripped...

Modi calls on BRICS nations to condemn terrorism

The summit declaration denounced the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir that triggered a military escalation between India and Pakistan...

"Bravehearts of Indian Armed Forces damaged, destroyed and dismantled "territory of terrorism": Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): Former Union Cabinet Minister and senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday...

Condemning terrorism should be our 'principle', not just 'convenience': PM Modi at BRICS summit

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 17th BRICS Summit on Sunday, asserted that condemning...

International

Section