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Yolele Fonio African Supergrain Ancient Grains, Precooked Gluten-Free Non GMO Organic Fonio Grain Vegan Protein High Fiber Super Food Keto Paleo-Friendly Rice Alternative 30 oz

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Unit Count 30.0 Ounce
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  • LIGHT AND FLUFFY ANCIENT GRAIN: Three 10 oz bags of ancient grain fonio african supergrain. Super healthy vegan protein is 100% gluten free, the perfect low carb rice alternative. Prewashed and precooked fonio cooks in only 5 minutes
  • SO EASY AND VERSATILE: Fonio millet grain can be used to replace any farro grain, rice, quinoa or couscous, and tastes absolutely delicious in tabbouleh grain bowls, croquettes, hot cereal or sushi. Enjoy it in sweet or savory recipes, prepare on stove tops, microwave, rice cooker or steamer
  • POWERFUL NUTRITION: Fonio grain is a high protein superfood with fiber, iron, B-vitamins, magnesium, potassium, folic acid, and zinc. With high levels of antioxidants, amino acids, methionine and cysteine, which promote hair, skin, and nail growth
  • FITS DIETARY NEEDS: Yolele whole grain fonio rice is Kof-K kosher, alkaline, vegan, low FODMAP. Prized by pregnant and nursing mothers for its digestibility and aid in lactation. With a low glycemic index, it's a great option of rice for diabetic people
  • PURPOSE-DRIVEN: Covered by Bon Appetit "America's New Favorite Supergrain", The NYT, CNN, Saveur, Food & Wine, Eater, NPR, and more...Our purpose is to help small farmers in the Sahel Region and introduce the flavors of West Africa to the world

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.24 x 5.16 x 3.7 inches; 1.88 Pounds
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 687080799033 748252310699
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Yolele
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075LZ3FVZ
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 888 ratings

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4.0
4.6
4.2
4.2
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Value for money
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Low Carb Rice
Black Rice
African Millet Granules
Low Carb Rice
Whole Grain
weight
30 ounces
80 ounces
1.5 pounds
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ingredients
Grain
Organic black rice, organic brown rice
Millet
Fonio
Whole grain teff

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
888 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the versatility and quality of the cereal. They mention that it's easy to make, and comes out light and fluffy. Customers are also happy with the taste and the calories. However, some customers disagree on the grain and texture.

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68 customers mention53 positive15 negative

Customers like the taste of the cereal. They mention that it's nutty and delightful, and great to eat when feeling guilty for eating too much bread.

"...But after a few mouthfuls I got used to it and liked it’s cream of wheat type of flavor, even though it was grainy...." Read more

"Fonio taste good and is a quality product that I would recommend to friends and Family anywhere not just Africans." Read more

"...It didn’t totally absorb all the water I used to cook it. But it tastes fine, like a subtle wheat germ or “nutty” not bitter, and above all made me..." Read more

"...Cooked easily and excellent texture but IT SMELLED OLD AND HAD A RANCID TASTE. Sadly, I have to throw it out...." Read more

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers find the cereal easy to cook. They mention that it is light and fluffy, and a good substitute for couscous. Some say that it looks like sand, but it cooks up amazingly well.

"...Quinoa is larger, easier to work with, more readily available and in different colors, and cheaper...." Read more

"I liked the grain. Cooked easily and excellent texture but IT SMELLED OLD AND HAD A RANCID TASTE. Sadly, I have to throw it out...." Read more

"...On my first batch, the flavor was as described and in fact it was so easy to prepare even a 5-year old little one could do it without any difficulty...." Read more

"Delicious, easy to make, and from what I've read, it's very nutritious. I've made sweet & savory meals with this...." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the calories in the cereal. They mention that it is light, versatile, and nutritious. It is an excellent gluten-free grain, and is high in amino acids and low in glycemic. It has a nutty flavor and is a great substitute for rice or quinoa. However, it is more calorically dense than other grains and is not a good choice for those looking for a low-calorie snack.

"...Quinoa has more protein since it’s a seed technically but it’s more calorically dense...." Read more

"So good! Lower glycemic than other grains, GF, and high in amino acids...." Read more

"Delicious, easy to make, and from what I've read, it's very nutritious. I've made sweet & savory meals with this...." Read more

"...It is super healthy -- its a grain containing high amounts of protein, iron and fiber...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the cereal. They say it is an excellent product, a quality food grain, and wonderful. Some mention that the fonio is good.

"Fonio taste good and is a quality product that I would recommend to friends and Family anywhere not just Africans." Read more

"...the traditional tabouli ingredients I've missed for years, and it came out fantastic!..." Read more

"...Excellent product!" Read more

"I ate folio back as a PCV in 1987 in Mali. It is good, but I worry that if sold here it will drive an export crop in a region of the world..." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the cooking time of the cereal. They mention that it is quick and easy to make, and it really cooks up so a little goes a long way.

"I like that it's "instant." Mixes up fast. The flavor is subtle." Read more

"...It really cooks up so a little goes a long way. Feel satiated but not stuffed as with white rice or pasta." Read more

"This was my first time trying this product. Quick cooking time and overall taste is okay...." Read more

"...It takes me less than 5 minutes to cook and is awesome when I'm looking for another healthy alternative to rice and something to supplement protein..." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the versatility of the cereal. They mention that it is delicious and versatile.

"...However, my take is that its clean flavor, neutral texture, and versatility wood me. I will for sure purchase more of this product...." Read more

"...It is also incredibly versatile--sort of like the 'chicken of grains'...." Read more

"Very tasty and versatile. Has become a staple food for me. I eat it everyday." Read more

"...and a little butter to get the true flavor, nice and clean and so versatile...." Read more

15 customers mention9 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the texture of the cereal. Some mention it's delicious, with a great texture, while others say that it'd be more like sand and could not achieve a creamy texture.

"I liked the grain. Cooked easily and excellent texture but IT SMELLED OLD AND HAD A RANCID TASTE. Sadly, I have to throw it out...." Read more

"...I tried to make as a breakfast porridge too, but could not achieve a creamy texture. It was still gritty. Oh well...." Read more

"Texture is very fine. Almost like grits. Taste is fine." Read more

"...well packaged and seemed well curated, but i found that the texture was more like sand and the taste was too. perhaps an acquired taste but not mine." Read more

9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the grain. Some mention that it is a very fine grain, also called a millet, that soaks up sauces really well, and is nutty and delightful. Others say that it's too grainy and reminds them of couscous.

"I like that it’s a grain and it doesn’t take long to cook" Read more

"...to it and liked it’s cream of wheat type of flavor, even though it was grainy. My sister said it was like tiny grains of partially cooked grits...." Read more

"...Grain is smaller than bulgur wheat and flavor is nutty and delightful. My new summer salad ;)" Read more

"...The grain is really small and soaks up sauces really well...." Read more

Delicious and versatile!
5 Stars
Delicious and versatile!
So good! Lower glycemic than other grains, GF, and high in amino acids. Made an African fonio jollof last night, and this morning I made a hot fonio breakfast cereal— tastes so much like cream of wheat, but GF and not gummy at all. Excellent product!
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