Sorghum
Also appears on labels as: grain sorghum, whole grain sorghum, ground whole grain sorghum, organic sorghum, millet, organic millet
Small-seeded cereal grains used as alternatives to corn and wheat. Quinoa is technically a seed, not a grass.
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- Where it comes from
- Grain growers, with sorghum largely US-grown and quinoa mostly South American.
- Why it's in the product
- Carbohydrate with a lower glycemic response than corn, plus fiber and minerals. They also let a brand market a grain-inclusive food without corn or wheat.
- Safety and toxicity
- No known concern.
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Found in 48 scored products
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