Foxtail millet, scientific name Setaria italica, is an annual grass grown for human food. It is the second-most widely planted species of millet, and the most grown millet species in Asia. Foxtail millet has also been grown in India since antiquity.

Since ancient times millets have been part of diet in the communities of Nagaland. Grown as an inter-crop in the jhum fields of Nagaland, they are organic by default. Available in the sticky and non-sticky variety, theyare Gluten free and make a good option for people on a gluten free diet.