Tag: African grains

While millet is a broad category of small-seeded grains, acha is in fact a specific type of millet, also known as fonio. Though related, it is a common misconception that they are the same, with distinct differences in size, flavor, and culinary uses.

With a cultivation history spanning over 5,000 years in West Africa, fonio is a drought-resistant grain once considered food for royalty. Today, this ancient "super-grain" is gaining recognition globally for its impressive nutritional profile and numerous benefits of eating fonio for modern health.