During a special tasting event, I joined the United Sorghum Checkoff Program and Ryan Scott, two-time Emmy award-winning celebrity chef to learn more about the super grain - Sorghum.

Note: I was invited as media to the event. However, any views expressed are always 100% my own.


Did you know that Sorghum is the go-to, gluten-free ancient grain for making healthy, sustainable meals, snacks and beverages? I didn't either!

But during the event, I was able to learn about, as well as taste, the different ways you can enjoy Sorghum.


Food options included Fried Chicken and Waffles, Fried "Rice", snacks like Chips and Salsa and even desserts like Double Chocolate Brownies.

Drink options included Non-alcoholic Sweet Tea and Horchata to alcoholic Margarita and Baijiu Martini.

While enjoying these food and drink items, we learned some amazing info including:

Who Cooks with Sorghum

Sorghum is a versatile, easy-to-cook, and nutrient-rích grain that comes in a wide variety of forms, Sorghum's versatility and mild flavor allow you to use it anywhere you currently use other grains and flours.

Sorghum is a high-protein and naturally gluten-free grain, making it perfect for gluten-free baking and a variety of eating patterns.

Sorghum is a historically significant grain in many global foodways, including cuisines of Africa and southern Asia, lending itself nicely in whole grain and flour formats to traditional flatbreads, porridges, and grain-based dishes.

No matter your background, cooking proficiency, or eating habits, sorghum provides an abundance of great options and uses for you to enjoy in your daily diet.

Why Use Sorghum

When compared to other grains, sorghum's nutrient density stands in a league of its own. Sorghum is considered an excellent source of protein, fiber and 9 other essential vitamins and minerals.

Sorghum is good for the planet!

Ninety-one percent of sorghum fields are exclusively watered by rainfall alone, resulting in 1.8 trillion gallons of irrigation water savings per year. Sorghum fields provide much-needed habitat for vulnerable game bird species, including quail and pheasants.

Sorghum reduces wind erosion while retaining and reintroducing key nutrients and moisture back to the soil after harvest.

Sorghum grown with reduced tillage also captures carbon from the atmosphere and stores it in the soil, actively fighting climate change wherever it is grown!

Where to Find Sorghum

Sorghum is grown sustainably and abundantly by farmers right here in the U.S. Since the America is the world’s largest supplier of this super grain, you can trust you’ll find a consistent supply of sorghum and your purchases support farmers and the U.S. economy.

A true ancient grain, sorghum has been cultivated and consumed for over 8,000 years. Sorghum tops the list of the most versatile grains in the supermarket! In cooking, it can do all of the same things as quinoa, rice, and any other ancient grain, plus so much more.

Learn more, visit - www.sorghumcheckoff.com/consumers