date:Nov 26, 2019
UK health food brand Aduna is introducing a fast-growing and drought-resistant ancient grain marketed as an alternative staple to intensively farmed cereals. Fonio, an ancient African super-grain is pegged by the company as the new quinoa. Prized for its nutty flavour and light, fluffy couscous-like texture, fonio has been voted tastiest ancient grain in the US in a survey of 1,500 consumers by Oldways Whole Grains Council. The product is set to launch in WholeFoods and Planet Organic outlets in