Below is a list of all known varieties for Fonio. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Black Fonio | A less common, darker variety of Fonio; has a more earthy taste and is used as a whole grain or to make flour. |
| Black Fonio | A less common, darker variety of Fonio; has a more earthy taste and is used as a whole grain or to make flour. |
| Black Fonio | A less common, darker variety of Fonio; has a more earthy taste and is used as a whole grain or to make flour. |
| Black Fonio | A less common, darker variety of Fonio; has a more earthy taste and is used as a whole grain or to make flour. |
| Cooked Fonio | Fonio grain prepared by cooking in water until soft and fluffy, similar to couscous. |
| Cooked Fonio | Fonio grain prepared by cooking in water until soft and fluffy, similar to couscous. |
| Fonio Pilaf (Prepared) | Fonio grain cooked and served like a pilaf or couscous. |
| Fonio Pilaf (Prepared) | Fonio grain cooked and served like a pilaf or couscous. |
| Fonio Porridge (Prepared) | Fonio grain cooked into a creamy breakfast porridge, a staple in West Africa. |
| Fonio Porridge (Prepared) | Fonio grain cooked into a creamy breakfast porridge, a staple in West Africa. |
| White Fonio (Acha) | The standard, white-grained variety of Fonio; cooks in minutes and is used like couscous or rice. |
| White Fonio (Acha) | The standard, white-grained variety of Fonio; cooks in minutes and is used like couscous or rice. |
| White Fonio (Acha) | The standard, white-grained variety of Fonio; cooks in minutes and is used like couscous or rice. |
| White Fonio (Acha) | The standard, white-grained variety of Fonio; cooks in minutes and is used like couscous or rice. |
| White Fonio (Acha) | The standard, white-grained variety of Fonio; cooks in minutes and is used like couscous or rice. |
| White Fonio (Acha) | The standard, white-grained variety of Fonio; cooks in minutes and is used like couscous or rice. |