In soil, most of the zinc stays bound to the solid particles. When high levels of zinc are present in soils, such as at a hazardous waste site, the metal can seep into the groundwater. Industries also can release dust containing higher levels of zinc into the air we breathe.
Add sorghum to a large pot of water. Use one cup of whole grain sorghum to three cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and let cook for approximately 40-55 minutes or until the sorghum is tender. Drain any remaining liquid and serve.
America has found yet another use for this grain: in the gluten-free market. Sorghum might be popular as a syrup but it can also be used as a grain or ground into a flour -- it is in fact an ancient whole grain full of nutritional benefits.Ground into flour, sorghum can be used as a substitute for wheat flour.Though, it has no gluten (obviously) so it requires a binding agent in some recipes like xanthan gum or cornstarch. And that's not all, sorghum can also be popped like popcorn. Or cooked into a risotto.round into flour, sorghum can be used as a substitute for wheat flour. Though, it has no gluten (obviously) so it requires a binding agent in some recipes like xanthan gum or cornstarch. And that's not all, sorghum can also be popped like popcorn. Or cooked into a risotto.