Fonio

Fonio is the term for two cultivated grasses in the genus Digitaria that are notable crops and are millets with small grains. Fonio is a nutritious food with a favorable taste. The global fonio market was 673,000 tonnes in 2016.

In December 2018, the European Commission approved commercialisation of fonio as a novel food in the European Union. It has been predicted to be one of the hottest food trends of 2020 by Whole Foods and The Times.” Not only that, but it’s believed to be one of the oldest cereal grains in existence, having been consumed for 5,000+ years.

Fonio is said to have a high concentration of iron which helps against anaemia. It also contains folic acid and other amino acids that are beneficial during pregnancy. It contains certain essential amino acids, especially cysteine and methionine, which help to detoxify the liver and the body.

We export premium quality, export varieties of Fonio to different countries in the world.

INGREDIENTS

USES:

1. Fonio may be consumed after cooking, either as a porridge or couscous like quinoa or any other millet. It is also ground and mixed with other cereals.
2. It is also used to brew beers and the straw may be used as animal fodder.