Deep Learning Approaches for the Automated Classification of Millet Varieties: Current Trends and Future Directions

Abstract

Millet is a significant ancient cereal crop which is known for its nutritional value. For thousands of years, it has been a staple food in many cultures, providing a wealth of vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, and carbohydrates. Millet grains can be processed into a variety of food products because they are small, round, and have a hard outer layer. In addition to being used in fermented foods like beer and sourdough, they are frequently ground into flour or grits for use in porridge, bread, and crackers. The importance of millet in maintaining food security is growing in light of climate change, water scarcity, and population growth worldwide. Millet is gaining popularity among food scientists, technologists, and nutritionists because of its potential health benefits and marital benefits. The goal of this review paper is to improve millet processing techniques so that a large and growing population can consume it.