Sorghum is a genus of numerous species of grasses, one of which is raised for grain. Sorghum is an important tropical cereal food, feed and fodder crop.The plants are cultivated in warmer climates worldwide. Botanically, sorghum belongs to the Genus Sorghum and Family Gramineae. There are several types of sorghum, including grain sorghums, grass sorghums (for pasture and hay), sweet sorghums (for syrups), and Broomcorn. Among known species the genus, Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench is important. Sorghum flour is used in food products including cookies, porridge and bread. Also, in Nigeria, it is used as swallows, pap food and local alcoholic beverages like burukutu. Apart from having high nutritional and caloric value compared to other cereals (e.g. contains 9% protein); sorghum is used as wheat substitutes in gluten-free recipes and products.