Fonio Ancient African Grain 1lb

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Have you tried fonio yet? At times, the ancient grain has been touted as “the next quinoa,” but it hasn’t really taken off. This is pretty surprising, considering that it's naturally gluten-free, easy to cook, and has a pleasant, slightly nutty flavor that bends to both sweet and savory recipes.

Technically a type of millet native to West Africa, white fonio is incredibly nutritious, with significantly more fiber, protein, and iron than rice. Fornio is often used as a pearled grain, typically in porridge or ground into flour for bread. It’s also a relatively fast-growing and drought-resistant crop, making it ideal for both native growers and consumers, as well as importers of the grain.

FONIO FACTS
 
  • Fonio is the most nutritious of all cereals/grains, and is highly rich in iron. It is also very nutritious for pregnant women and children. It is free of gluten and is a great alternative for gluten-intolerant people, in particular those living with Celiac Disease.
  • Due to its high fiber content, this grain is also recommended for the elderly, and for people suffering from digestive problems. Moreover, because of its insulin secreting properties, Fonio products have found that diabetics are their key customers.
  • Fonio is richer in calcium, magnesium, zinc and manganese than other grains. This grain also contains high levels of methionine and cystine essential to our health which our body cannot produce on its own. Fonio grains can play a vital role in nourishing human health. These nutrients are missing in today's major cereals.
  • Fonio does not contain any glutamine or gladding proteins which are the constituents of gluten, making this cereal suitable for people with gluten intolerance.
  • Not only does this crop deserve much greater recognition, it has a big future. It is one of the world's best-tasting cereals.