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Fonio: Media

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Fonio grain
The grains of this cereal are small, about 1 to 1.5 mm (0.039 to 0.059 inch) each.
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Harvested fonio stalks
Fonio can grow in poor soil on arid lands with little water.
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Cooked fonio served with vegetables
This multifunctional, low-gluten grain can be consumed like couscous or milled to...
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