born in Chad in the Sahel region.
As a child I ate fonio as breakfast porridge or as an evening dish. My mother made the porridge with milk and peanut milk, ensuring the porridge to contain all the necessary nutrients for a healthy meal. Fonio is a source of nutritious food for African farmers. In 2017 when I rediscovered the power of this ancient grain, I was inspired and wanted to share it with the world.
This led to the founding of Symfonio and Solange’s Cuisine, a purpose driven company dedicated to promoting fonio as a unique grain that benefits: YOU, the FARMERS, and the PLANET.
Fonio thrives in the Sahel and has been grown in the poor, sandy soil. Because it grows quickly it combats desertification and thus helps to climate change and food insecurity.
Women’s cooperatives have picked up the forgotten grain, grow organic Fonio on the edge of the Sahel desert and provide processing. Fonio provides the families with healthy nutrition and social security through selling the surplus.
Fonio is a sustainable and nutritious ancient grain full of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Fonio can replace any other cereal. Fonio is easy to prepare, easily digestible and delicious.
At Solange’s Cuisine, our mission is to create sustainable economic opportunities for African farming communities by promoting the cultivation and consumption of fonio. We believe that by investing in sustainable and organic farming practices, we can protect the planet and improve the lives of smallholder farmers.
Solange’s Cuisine is a brand of Symfonio BV. Our mission is to support organic agriculture of authentic African crops, primarily produced by women in local communities, and to promote the vibrant flavors and rich ingredients of Africa.
Fonio is an ancient grain, sustainable, healthy and allergene free. “Solange’s” dishes are tasty, easy to prepare and authentic according my mothers recipes.
Fonio has a nutty taste and is very popular because of this special taste. The grain fonio is versatile and nutritious with essential amino acids. It contains high levels of iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc and B vitamins. In addition, fonio has a lot of fiber and is free of gluten allergens.
Fonio can be used as porridge for breakfast, as couscous or rice, in bread, pastries and burgers. Fonio replaces other grains such as semolina in soup, hot dishes and salads.
Fonio is now available in organic shops Ekoplaza, Odin and Gimsel.
Under the name ‘Solange’s Cuisine’,
I have developed a number of instant meals so that everyone can get to know this particularly nutritious and delicious grain.
‘Solange’s’ dishes are tasty and quick to prepare, and following authentic recipes from my mother.
