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Foxtail Millet and Vitamin B12: A Critical Analysis [Is there vitamin B12 in foxtail millet?]

Is foxtail millet rich in vitamin B12? Does foxtail millet contain B12? Which millets are rich in vitamin B? Which flour is rich in B12? While some sources claim foxtail millet is "rich" in vitamin B12, available scientific evidence suggests this claim is incorrect. Here's a breakdown based on research: Evidence against foxtail millet being rich in B12: Natural sources: Vitamin B12 is primarily found in animal products like meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy. Plants, including foxtail millet, generally lack B12. Research studies: Multiple scientific studies have analyzed the nutrient composition of foxtail millet. Several, including:"Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica): Chemical Composition and Health Benefits" (J Food Sci Technol, 2015) by Zhang et al., report negligible to undetectable levels of B12 in foxtail millet. "Evaluation of Nutritional Qualities of Different Millets" (J Food Sci Technol, 2017) by Kumar et al. also shows very low B12 content i