Fonio 100% Certified organic
Wheat · Togo & Benin

Fonio

Digitaria exilis

Ancient gluten-free grain, fine texture.

Nutty taste Gluten-free High in fibre Couscous · salad · flour

Overview

Grown by IFE tributaries in Togo and Benin: Tchampinka, Ayoro, Iporlepiah, Trikpa, Ova. Certified organic fonio is used in everyday dishes from breakfast to dinner. It has a nutty taste. In grains, it is usually consumed as couscous or salads. As flour, it is integrated into organic cakes, breads and donuts.

Renowned for its finesse and taste qualities, fonio is a prime dish served at festivals and important ceremonies in Africa.

How to prepare

Quick and easy

1

Cooking fonio is simple: like rice or quinoa, use 1 volume of fonio to 2.5 volumes of water and a little salt.

2

Boil, then cook over low heat for 7 to 10 minutes.

3

Stir at the end with a fork to aerate and break any clumps for a couscous-like texture.

4

Low heat is essential to maintain grain flexibility.

5

Taste to check doneness and leave covered for a few more minutes if needed.

Packaging

From bags to private label

25 and 50 kg PP bags

Standard packaging for distribution.

1 m³ tote big bags

One-tonne tote bags for bulk volumes.

Bulk in container with liner bag

With liner bag for bulk container transport.

Private label bags on request

Customisable bags for your brand.

Nutritional value

per 100 g
Energy 506 kJ / 360 kcal
Fat 1 g
of which saturated 0 g
Carbohydrates 80 g
of which sugars 0 g
Fibers 2 g
Protein 8 g
Salt 0 g
Iron 1,6 mg

Allergens

Wheat: absent Gluten: absent Egg: absent Milk: absent Nuts: absent

Naturally gluten-free — an ideal alternative for specific diets.

Certifications

Organic certified for all major markets

NOP
USDA · United States
AB
European standard
EU
European standard
COS
Canadian Organic
JAS
Japanese standard
Naturland
Germany
Bio Suisse
Chain Monitor (SCM)
COFCC
Chinese standard