Fonio

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Fonio is a type of small cereal grains, a type of ancient grain, originally from West Africa.

Fonio Grains (Digitaria Exilis)
Fonio Grains (Digitaria Exilis)

SEN Village Chief Theodore with Fonia
SEN Village Chief Theodore with Fonia

Types[edit]

There are two types - black and white

Washing fonio
Washing fonio

Cultivation[edit]

It is cultivated primarily in West Africa, in countries such as Guinea which produces majority of the world's Fonio, Nigeria, Togo, and Benin. It grows well in dry and arid areas without any need for irrigation.

Acha (Fonio)
Acha (Fonio)

Nutritional value and benefits[edit]

Fonio is not only nutritious food but also has good taste. In fact, it is one of the fastest growing millets coming to maturity in just about 8-12 weeks.

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