Product Description:

African Best Choice FUNDE (Fonio/Fundi) is a 100% natural, gluten-free ancient grain sourced from Sierra Leone. Known for its rich nutritional value and quick cooking time, fonio is a traditional West African supergrain that's high in iron, fiber, and amino acids. This 5 lb bag contains pure funde seeds with no additives or preservatives, making it a wholesome choice for porridge, pilafs, side dishes, and gluten-free baking. A staple in many African cuisines, fonio is light, fluffy, and easily digestible.

Ghanaian Recipe Using Funde (Fonio):

Fonio Porridge (Funde Koko)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup African Best Choice Funde (Fonio/Fundi)

• 4 cups water

• 1/2 cup evaporated milk (optional)

• 2 tbsp sugar or honey (to taste)

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg or cloves (optional)

Instructions:

1. Rinse the fonio thoroughly in a fine mesh sieve to remove any dust.

2. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Gradually add the fonio while stirring to avoid lumps.

3. Reduce heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.

4. Add salt, sweetener, and milk if desired. Stir well and simmer for another 2 minutes.

5. Serve hot for breakfast with bread or alone.

Names in other African countries 

• Sierra Leone: Funde or Fundi

• Guinea: Fonio or Pô (in local languages like Malinké and Soussou)

• Mali: Fonio or Daɲé (Bambara)

• Burkina Faso: Fonio or Yaba (in Dyula or Moore)

• Nigeria: Acha (Hausa)  or  Fonio (general/trade name)

• Ghana:  Funde or Fonio

• Ivory Coast: Fonio

• Senegal: Fonio or Findi

• Benin/Togo: Fonio

• Cameroon: Fonio (in French-speaking areas, but rare)