31 Aug 2025

Sorghum flour, a self-raising gluten free product by Golden Grain will soon hit the shelves.

A product by Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources graduate, the flour is silec and diabetic friendly with low glycaemic index, which promotes stable blood sugar levels, increased satisfaction, aids weight management and prevents type two diabetes.

Mr Kelelelo Koroneneo, who is credited for the idea said in an interview at the just ended National Agricultural Show in Gaborone that the flour was nutrient rich and loaded with fibre which helped with water retention. “It’s a healthy alternative from wheat flour,” he said.

He said the product would be available in 500g packs with plans for other weights to meet the demand. Mr Korononeo said they were working round the clock to avail the product at the shops but would debut at the BUAN Farm Shop in Gaborone.

Having started with own capital and support from family, Mr Korononeo said he was introduced to sorghum flour by NARDI and realised it made business sense. "We realised it made business sense as sorghum is a local product with the ability to survive local weather conditions and decided it was time to add value to our sorghum grain," he said. ENDS