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The Seed of the Universe<br />
Move over quinoa. There’s a “new” ancient grain in town—fonio,<br />
a hearty, gluten-free species from West Africa introduced to<br />
America by Yolélé Foods.<br />
BY NEIL ZEVNIK<br />
For all you fans of quinoa out there<br />
(and those who have yet to enjoy it),<br />
I have a special treat to propose—<br />
fonio, the most excellent ancient grain<br />
that you’ve probably never heard of.<br />
And it comes with a special bonus:<br />
in addition to being delicious and<br />
gluten-free, it provides societal and<br />
environmental benefits in a part of<br />
the world that’s desperately in need<br />
of them.<br />
At once delicious and nutritious,<br />
fonio is native to West Africa, where<br />
it has been a prized and ubiquitous<br />
source of nutrition for over 5,000 years.<br />
It’s known in Mali as “The Seed of the<br />
Universe,” the root of all existence.<br />
Gluten-free and low-glycemic, it’s a<br />
low- calorie-density food<br />
that is rich in fiber<br />
and antioxidants.<br />
It’s also high in two<br />
key amino acids—<br />
methionine and<br />
cysteine, which<br />
did you know ...<br />
“Yolélé” basically means<br />
“Let’s Party!” in Fulani, a<br />
local language in Senegal<br />
“Sharing culture<br />
through food<br />
has always been<br />
my driving passion,<br />
and Yolélé<br />
was created in<br />
that spirit,” says<br />
restaurateur and<br />
cookbook author<br />
Pierre Thiam.<br />
Photo: Sara Costa<br />
10 • OCTOBER <strong>2020</strong>
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