CFTRI launches super food crop called 'Teff' under director Ram Rajasekharan

CFTRI launches super food crop called 'Teff' under director Ram Rajasekharan

Mysuru: Taking cognisance of high rate of malnutrition and drought situation in the state, the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), under the leadership of Director Ram Rajasekharan launched its latest super food called 'Teff', a crop variety that is high in protein content.

The advantage of Teff is it can be grown in both seasons of kharif (June-July) and Rabi (October-November) and is suitable for districts with dry zones of agriculture in Karnataka.

Being a drought resistant crop, Teff has great potential for the nation yielding about 200-250 kg per acre.

Teff, an ancient grain going back to the civilizations of Abyssinia, is a whole grain cereal crop and is the staple food crop of Ethiopia. It is gluten-free and has high resistant starch. It is a good choice for those suffering with celiac disease, for better diabetes management and weight control.