Juka's Organic Co. — fonio

Fonio is a type of millet that has been grown and harvested in Africa for more than 4000 years. For decades, these tiny seeds are being cultivated and have been labeled as “forgotten food”. But, today, the growing demand for this new sustainable whole grain has made Fonio widely appreciated and available to home cooks around the world. Each seed is about the size of a grain of sand and is packed with immense nutritional benefits. Flavor of Fonio Fonio whole foods have a subtle nutty taste that’s reminiscent of the flavor of bulgur wheat. It is firm, fluffy, chewy,...

Fonio is an ancient super-grain that is native to Africa and has been grown for 5000 years. It is a delicious, nutrient-rich, gluten-free grain that has a light nutty flavor and a fluffy couscous-like texture. The fonio whole foods provided by Juka’s Organic are rich in amino acids and iron and are a good source of phosphorous, zinc, and vitamins B1 and B3. It can be cooked under 5 minutes and is particularly used as an alternative to quinoa, rice, and couscous. It can be made into stews, soups, salads, and porridge, or can be used as a side dish....

You may have spotted fonio in your nearest grocery or natural foods store, but you may not know its benefits and how to consume it. Fonio is an ancient duper-grain that has been grown in West Africa for more than 5000 years now. It is a delicious, gluten-free, low GI, and nutrient-rich grain that is the smallest in the millet family. It has a fluffy couscous-like texture and a light nutty flavor.  It can be cooked in a few minutes and used as an alternative to couscous, rice, and quinoa. Juka’s Organic provides premium quality fonio whole foods that are...

Fonio is a small but mighty grain that has been grown in West Africa for over 5000 years, which makes it the longest-cultivated grain in Africa. The grain serves a role very similar to rice or quinoa and is a very integral part of the diet of many tribes across Africa. Fonio is a gluten-free grain that is packed with nutrients and delicious flavor. Both chefs and health experts love this African super grain. It is easy to make, super versatile, loaded with plant-based protein, and provides tons of benefits for digestion, skin, sleep, and more. While fonio hasn’t quite...