Juka's Organic Co. — Health Benefits of 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 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...

Fonio has been a significant crop in some parts of Africa because it is extremely nutritious, it grows very rapidly and it can be grown on dry land where other crops won’t produce. Fonio whole foods is now gaining a reputation as a superfood but, waiting few years ago, it had been very tricky to mass fabricate it because the grain’s tiny size made too hard to eliminate the husk. Nowadays, however, contemporary equipment facilitates the dehusking and the grain is getting far more readily available. Fonio whole foods have more health benefits and nutritional facts than most other grains...