Brukina, also known as Burkina, is a Senegalese and Ivorian Drink. [1] [2] drink or beverage made of ground millet and pasteurized milk. Brukina is most popularly produced in the Northern regions of Ghana. It is also known as 'Deger'. [1] [3]
Brukina is considered to be a complete meal due to its energy density and high nutrient content. [4] [5] It consists mainly of millet, which is one of the world's oldest grains, and milk. [6]
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Brukina is prepared using millet, fresh cow milk or milk powder, salt, water and sugar. To prepare Brukina:
Millet in Brukina contains magnesium, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, Vitamin B etc.
The milk contains Vitamin D and Calcium. [3]
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