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Fonio

a super versatile ancient
super grain for function and impact

Applications

loaf of fonio bread

Bakery Products

Pasta/
Noodles

Bottle of plant based milk

Plant-based Milk

gluten free!

Chocolate bar with fonio crisp inclusions

Confections

Granola bars

Nutrition Bars

Snacks & Cereals

Bag of chips
Can of Guinness Fonio Stout

Brewing

Wherever grains are in a formulation, you can substitute fonio. These are just examples.

Fonio

Good for consumers
Good for manufacturers
full of function

  • Gluten free, yet the protein structure adds loft to bread

  • Gelling & pasting 40% stronger than rice flour

  • Neutral flavor

  • Neutral color

  • Strong in iron, B vitamins

  • Unique amino acid profile

  • Addresses dietary preferences and avoidances

responds to demand

  • Nutrient-dense, calorie-light

  • Source of protein & fiber

  • Iron, B-vitamins, and micro-nutrients

  • Low glycemic, FODMAP

85% of consumers are interested in the nutritional benefits of ancient grains.

62% of millennials say the “perfect dish” contains whole grains.

HEALTHY DIET

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super sustainable

  • Drought tolerant/rain fed

  • Short growing cycle

  • No chemical inputs

  • Supports biodiversity

  • Low carbon footprint

  • Regenerative cropping system

  • Smallholder livelihoods

  • Female farmers

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