Fonio Grain

Fonio is an ancient grain mostly cultivated in West Africa. Although fonio is a variety of millet, most say it tastes like quinoa and couscous had a baby. It’s nutty, earthy, and shaped like little pebbles. When cooked, fonio almost doubles in size. Although fonio is a variety of millet, most say it tastes like quinoa and couscous had a baby. It’s nutty, earthy, shaped like little pebbles and almost doubles in size when cooked.

Benefits:
Fonio offers several nutritional benefits, mainly because it’s a whole grain. “Since it hasn’t been processed, you are getting the complete array of nutrients;

1. Gluten free
2. Contains essential amino acids
3. Support healthy digestion
4. Low GI

Uses;
Like most whole grains, there are many ways to enjoy fonio. It can be used like oatmeal as a breakfast cereal with fruit and maybe a drizzle of milk, or it can also lean toward savory combinations, like a side salad mixed with herbs, spices, chopped vegetables, and vinaigrette. You can serve it warm or cold and even make desserts with it.