About Fonio
Our Fonio Products
Fonio is a gluten free ancient grain with a neutral taste that can be used by food manufacturers in a wide range of applications as a clean-label thickener, binder, or carrier.
Fonio Grains
Fonio’s tiny seed size allows for very fast cook/hydration times. It can cook in five minutes, most of which is off the heat.
Coatings, Breads, Crackers, Pasta, Beer, Snacks, Porridge, Pilaf, Salads, Grain Bowls
Fonio Chips
Fonio chips are composed by fonio grains, fonio flour, water and other special seasoning. All these ingredients are highly nutritious. Fonio chips are one of the healthier snacks you could find in the market.
Fonio Crisps
Fonio crisps are obtained by extruding fonio dough. It is similar with puffed rice.
Nutrition
In West Africa, fonio is prized by pregnant women + nursing mothers, and often fed as a first solid food to babies. It is light yet satiating, and chock-full of important micronutrients.
Fonio is a source of complex carbohydrates that are digested slowly and sustain the body with energy throughout the day.
It is low-glycemic, making fonio a great alternative to white rice, pasta, or couscous for those watching their blood sugar levels (including people living with diabetes).
It is also a low calorie-density food. One cup of cooked fonio contains ~140 calories. (One cup cooked brown rice has 210 calories; pasta: 220 calories, quinoa: 222 calories.)
Strong In:
Protein
Iron
Fiber
B vitamins
Amino acids (cysteine & methionine)
Magnesium
Zinc
Potassium
Phosphorus
Flavonoids
Antioxidants/Phenols