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Why is it called red valley millet?

Millet with a red shell is called red millet. Millet is the product of millet grinding, that is, it becomes millet after removing the shell of millet. The shell of millet is yellow and red, the red shell is called Red Valley, and the milled millet is called Red Gu Mi. Honggu millet is a local agricultural product with profound cultural connotation. First of all, Red Valley millet grows in the Central Plains, the core area of traditional culture in China, bearing the historical and cultural heritage of this hot land. Secondly, Red Valley millet is the product of Chinese civilization for 5,000 years, which embodies a strong food culture and food culture. Finally, Honggu Xiaomi also has a strong sense of cultural identity, which represents the excellent traditional culture and productivity of the Chinese nation and shows the wisdom and hard work of farmers in China. Red millet is a symbol of China culture, an irreplaceable cultural resource and a part of our national culture.