Description
Ady’s Fonio/Acha Grain is one of Africa’s oldest superfoods: a nutrient-dense wholegrain with a mild flavour, ideal for porridge, salads, and side dishes.
Appearance & taste: Brownish small grains with a characteristic bland taste and odour.
Independently lab-tested by AF Citichem & Co. (Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria) and declared fit for human consumption / satisfactory (July 2026).
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
| Nutrient | Amount per 100g | %NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories / Energy | 352 kcal | — |
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72 g | 48% |
| Dietary Fibre | 1.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.8 g | — |
| Potassium | 126 mg | 10% |
| Iron | — | 12% |
| Zinc | — | 14% |
| Vitamin D | — | 0% |
*The % Nutrient Reference Value (%NRV) shows how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a total daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Composition (laboratory analysis)
- Moisture: 8.6%
- Crude Protein: 12.0%
- Carbohydrate: 68.6%
- Crude Fibre: 1.7%
- Fat: 2.7%
- Total Ash: 3.0%
- Vitamin B2: 0.41 mg/100g
- Vitamin B6: 2.9 mg/100g
- Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid): 38 mg/100g
- Calcium: 34 mg/100g
- Contaminants / aflatoxin / pesticide residues: NIL
