Fonio
ancient grain for all diets
good for the kitchen
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Cooks in 5 minutes using any equipment
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Holds well on serving line
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Low calories per cooked cup compared with rice or quinoa
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A platform for endless cross utilization
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Mild flavor – plays well with others
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Addresses dietary preferences and avoidances
responds to demand
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Nutrient-dense, calorie-light
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Source of protein & fiber
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Iron, B-vitamins, and micro-nutrients
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Low glycemic, FODMAP
HEALTHY DIET
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Drought-tolerant, regeneratively grown
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Low carbon footprint
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Supports biodiversity
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Livelihoods from small farms
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Cultural relevance - African
SUSTAINABILITY
Fonio
Super Grain. Super versatile.
creamy fonio hot cereal
Nearly half of consumers like to start their day with a healthy breakfast.
vegan fonio grain bowl
Grain bowls have 85% predicted 4-year menu growth and are most popular with Gen Z.
shrimp gumbo on fonio
85% of consumers are interested in the nutritional benefits of ancient grains.
mango fonio parfait
62% of millennials say the “perfect dish” contains whole grains.
cooking methods
2 basic cooking methods can be used as a base for endless creative applications.
Pilaf style
grits style
Steam like couscous for light and fluffy fonio that can replace rice or quinoa. Use cooked fonio as an ingredient: falafel, arancini, cookies, pie crust.
Simmer while stirring like instant grits for porridge that can replace polenta or oatmeal.
High yield
Over 20 servings per lb!
Fonio Yield vs Other Grains
Number of cooked servings per lb of raw grain
The Influence
Of Gen Z
The influence of Gen Z plays a part in this. According to the study, 53% of that generation actively recommends sustainable eating to others.