Fonio – The Ancient Grain with Modern Appeal
There's a good reason there is so much buzz around fonio.This ancient grain is incredibly versatile, which makes it an ideal ingredient, whether in its raw form or as an exciting element in any number of prepared foods or baked goods.
Who can benefit from fonio?
Food Brands & Manufacturers
Fonio's unique combination of gourmet appeal and sustainability can help food brands create unique products that will delight today's healthy and conscientious consumers.
From cereals to sweet goods, from breads to bars, from porridges to grain bowls, and from IQF (individually quick-frozen) meals to cookies, fonio is as versatile as it is delicious.The possibilities are virtually limitless.
Thanks tocleaning in a GFSI-certified facility and a chemical-free, 5-log microbial reduction process, Terra Ingredients delivers the safest fonio available, with full traceability.
Chefs & Restaurateurs
Fonio can provide the exciting, exotic twist to your menu that sophisticated diners are always hungry for—everything from a side dish to a savory main course.And with a cook time of only five minutes, fonio is remarkably convenient.A premium, nutritious ingredient, fonio is a novel alternative anywhere rice and couscous are used.Just add inspiration!
And when it comes to pleasing contemporary tastes and meeting dietary requirements, chefs love fonio because it checks all the boxes: gluten-free, low on the glycemic index, high in fiber, and with a complete amino acid profile.
Modern consumers are always looking for unusual ingredients that also deliver on taste and nutrition—give them the surprise & delight they crave with fonio from Terra Ingredients.
Health Food Enthusiasts
Fonio offers a remarkable range of nutritional benefits while also appealing to discriminating tastes.You can also feel great that it's sustainably produced and processed to the highest food safety standards.
Fonio also boasts a touch of the exotic, without an overly bold taste profile.Whether serving as a fresh alternative to a side dish or as thecenterpiece of a savory entree, fonio is an amazingly versatile ancient grain.Look for it in contemporary kitchens everywhere.
