Characterization of nutritional properties and aroma compounds in different colored kernel varieties of foxtail millet (Setaria italica)

Abstract Proximate compositions, color values, total yellow pigment contents, amino acids, fatty acids, mineral elements compositions, and aroma compounds of four foxtail millet varieties, namely Jigu 42, Henggu13, Henglvgu1, and Heinuogu, were evaluated. There were significant differences among the four foxtail millet varieties(p