Description
Traditional African method of processing fonio cereal grain by pounding into flour.
Technical
Fonio is typically processed by soaking it in water, then pounding it into a fine flour using a mortar and pestle or a wooden pounder, which can take several hours depending on quantity and desired fineness. This process breaks down the grain's cellular structure, releasing its nutrients.
Science
Primary Reaction
Mechanical breakdown of cellular structure
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
earthynuttytoastedgrassymildly fermented
Origin & History
Civilization
African
Era
Pre-colonial
Region