Organic Fonio Supergrain | Ancient African Whole Grain Rich in Iron, Zinc, B Vitamins & Fiber | Natural Gluten-Free Rice, Quinoa & Couscous Alternative | Porridge, Salads, & Stir-Fries | 1kg

This is the hands-down BEST breakfast cereal alternative - protein, Gluten Free, no need for milk even: 1/4 c Fonio grain (they're teeny tiny, but absorb a LOT of liquid) 1 c apple cider (or you can use water here too and maybe maple syrup for sweetener - with cider you need nothing else - 100% cider is TOO sweet for us 1c water I like to toast the grain first in dry pan, then combine with the cider/water and the following: Chopped candied ginger (2T?) ~ same amount both dried currants (nice and smaller than raisins) and unsweetened dried cranberries ( sold here in ~ 3 oz pkgs but that 's a lot - they are chopped so I don't need to) and not sticky like regular "dried" cranberries with sugar. I get that to boiling on Hi and turn to low to simmer till desired consistency. But watch it - the little buggars will stick otherwise. We add chopped nuts just before serving and you can use milk or half-and-half if you make it a bit thicker. Enjoy!

Should this product smell and taste this way or maybe it is spoiled. The Smell is Rancid and the Taste is the Same.

Easy to cook and enjoy. Cook it just like cream of wheat or cream of rice. Add flax/blueberries, monk fruit/banana and a little pea protein powder and you have the perfect balanced meal with complete protein (pea), omega 3 fats (flaxseed), fiber/antioxidants (blueberry/banana) and just a bit of sweetness (monk fruit). Now top that! Also LOW oxalate and safe for interstitial cystitis patients. Wow. Tastes a little nutty ---- takes on the flavor of anything you put in it. Try other combinations.

This is a great grain. It has iron, zinc, vitamin B one and B6. I’m a southern girl. I ate grits as a child, it didn’t have the iron in the other vitamins. I think this is the best grain to eat. It also keeps you full.

Good

this is my first experience with fonio - thought it might make a prediabetes friendly breakfast option (will try later as a couscous sub). my bag arrived in timely manner in good condition, within expiration date. however, open opening it does have a slightly rancid odor, and tastes slightly off as well when cooked. whether this bag is “bad” (very fragile due to its nutrient content?), or just the way it smells/tastes i do not know. it is not inedible, just not fully delicious. will see what the cgm says about how i tolerate it.

Great taste and texture! I make these just as if I were making grits. Much Healthier Option!

If it could be given negative stars... If you can get past the grossly overt chemical smell of the internal aspect of the bag, then only to find that the grain is so impermeated with the smell that even placing the contents of the bag on a cookie sheet over night had no effect on the chemical odor. Then out of curiosity I prepared a serving, only to have the chemical odor remain....no freaking thank you. Will stick to Quinoa, Steel and Rolled Oats. Major complaint to Amazon Customer Service and then into the trash with this product.

I’ve never tried Fonio before but kept coming across it randomly on social media as a great alternative to couscous and quinoa, which I use. But this one is more healthier, it’s much lighter than I thought as the picture shows the grains a little more bigger than they are. The grains are very small, which is still great. Fonia has an earthy/ground taste, it really doesn’t bloat, it looked like it cooks up small but once on the plate, it’s more than enough. I haven’t tried another brand, but seems to very good quality.

Better for you than quinoa. These ancient grains have a cous cous type texture and I cook mine in all different flavours. They are my new favourite food. And there healthy. Yum.

Authentic fonio and very easy to cook. Will repurchase

Hopefully a substitute for rice - but it is very fine-grained so can easily become a stodgy ball. Needs timed preparation - and some seasoning! I'm trusting that it's a really healthy purchase.

fine.