Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- The Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is promoting local food diversification and security by developing a healthy alternative, gluten-free sorghum-based noodle product.

BRIN official Hens Saputra said in Jakarta on Wednesday that national food sovereignty and security need to be strengthened by utilizing alternative food sources beyond rice and corn, such as sorghum, which is considered a promising commodity well suited to Indonesia's conditions.

"Sorghum is not yet widely known, but it is very suitable for cultivation in Indonesia and is rich in fiber. This crop is also relatively resistant to extreme weather," Saputra said.

He highlighted that Indonesia's high wheat consumption still depen...