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Organic Fonio

Organic Fonio

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    Organic Fonio is a traditional ancient grain cultivate in Africa. It's valued for its nutritional benefits and versatility.

    Known as a 'new quinoa, tt's a great option for those following a healthy diet and a nutritious staple for your kitchen pantry.

    Our organically grown variety of fonio offers a gluten-free, nutrient-dense alternative to rice, supporting balanced diets and diverse meal options.

    These tiny grains can help you improve digestion due to high fibre content. In different cuisines they are used to make porridge, bread, couscous and even beer.

    They cook fast - ready in 5 minutes.

    Ingredients: Organic Fonio

    Allergen information: Packed in an environment that handles nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, celery, soya and products containing gluten. For allergens see ingredients in bold.

    Country of Origin: Burkina Faso

    Nutritional Information
    Typical Values Per 100g
    Energy (kcal) 325
    Energy (kJ) 1359
    Fat 0.5g
    - Of Which Saturates 0.2g
    Carbohydrates 77g
    - Of Which Sugars 0.6g
    Protein 7.3g
    Fibre 7.2g
    Salt 0.01g

    FAQ

    How long does fonio take to cook? Fonio cooks fast and is ready in about 5 minutes. That makes these tiny grains a quick option for everyday meals.

    What can I make with fonio? Across different cuisines fonio is used to make porridge, bread, couscous and even beer. It is also a gluten-free alternative to rice.

    Is fonio gluten-free? Yes, fonio is gluten-free. It is packed in an environment that also handles nuts, peanuts, sesame, mustard, celery, soya and products containing gluten.

    Where does this fonio come from? This fonio is a traditional ancient grain cultivated in Africa, with a country of origin of Burkina Faso. The grain we use is organically grown.

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