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Nutritional and physicochemical changes in two varieties of fonio (Digitaria exilis and Digitaria iburua) during germination [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
Germination is a cheap and effective bioprocessing technique used for improvement of the nutritional, physicochemical and health-promoting properties of seeds.
Chiemela Enyinnaya Chinma, Olajide Emmanuel Adedeji, Oluwafemi Ayodeji Adebo   +2 more
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Techno-Functional and Gelling Properties of Acha (Fonio) (Digitaria exilis stapf) Flour: A Study of Its Potential as a New Gluten-Free Starch Source in Industrial Applications [PDF]

Foods, 2022
Fonio (Digitaria exilis Stapf) is an ancient African cereal that represents a rich source of carbohydrate, fat, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and sulfur-containing amino acids. Processing and utilization of fonio require adequate knowledge of its structural,
Aloisa G. Deriu, Antonio J. Vela, Felicidad Ronda   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Dephytinisation with Intrinsic Wheat Phytase and Iron Fortification Significantly Increase Iron Absorption from Fonio (Digitaria exilis) Meals in West African Women [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
Low iron and high phytic acid content make fonio based meals a poor source of bioavailable iron. Phytic acid degradation in fonio porridge using whole grain cereals as phytase source and effect on iron bioavailability when added to iron fortified fonio ...
Inge D Brouwer, Diego Moretti, Stephan Schuth   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Host genotype, soil composition, and geo-climatic factors shape the fonio seed microbiome [PDF]

Microbiome
Background Fonio (Digitaria exilis), an orphan millet crop, is the oldest indigenous crop in West Africa. Although the yield is low due to pre-domestication characteristics, the quick maturation time, drought tolerance, and the ability to thrive on poor ...
Naheed Tabassum, Hanin Ibrahim Ahmed, Sabiha Parween, Arsheed H. Sheikh, Maged M. Saad, Simon G. Krattinger, Heribert Hirt   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Assessment of Nutritional and Nonnutritional Correlates of Anemia in Pregnancy: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study for Public Health Interventions in the Bono East Region of Ghana. [PDF]

Health Sci Rep
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Anemia in pregnancy (AiP) remains a public health concern in Ghana. The Bono East Region is known for a variety of maternal morbidities, yet the association between inadequate intake of iron‐rich foods and AiP remains underexplored.
Bardoe D, Apenkwa J, Hayford D, Osei E, Bio RB, Ahmed SB.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Independent domestication and cultivation histories of two West African indigenous fonio millet crops [PDF]

Nature Communications
Crop evolutionary history and domestication processes are key issues for better conservation and effective use of crop genetic diversity. Black and white fonio (Digitaria iburua and D. exilis, respectively) are two small indigenous grain cereals grown in
Thomas Kaczmarek, Philippe Cubry, Louis Champion, Sandrine Causse, Marie Couderc, Julie Orjuela, Edak A. Uyoh, Happiness O. Oselebe, Stephen N. Dachi, Charlotte O. A. Adje, Emmanuel Sekloka, Enoch G. Achigan-Dako, Abdou R. Ibrahim Bio Yerima, Sani Idi Saidou, Yacoubou Bakasso, Baye M. Diop, Mame C. Gueye, Richard Y. Agyare, Joseph Adjebeng-Danquah, Mathieu Gueye, Jan J. Wieringa, Yves Vigouroux, Claire Billot, Adeline Barnaud, Christian Leclerc   +24 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Quality Evaluation of Complementary Food Produced by Solid-State Fermentation of Fonio, Soybean and Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Blends

Fermentation, 2023
During infancy and early childhood, obtaining the adequate amount of appropriate nutrition has paramount importance for the full development of a child’s potential.
Chigozie Francis Okoyeuzu
exaly   +3 more sources

Ethnolinguistic and genetic diversity of fonio (Digitaria exilis) in Senegal

Plants, People, Planet
Societal Impact Statement Fonio (Digitaria exilis—Kippist—Stapf) is a neglected cereal crop that plays a crucial role in the food and nutritional security of sub‐Saharan populations.
Baye Magatte Diop, Mame Codou Guèye, Christian Leclerc, Monique Deu, Leila Zekraoui, Carolina Calatayud, Ronan Rivallan, Justin Raymond Kaly, Momar Cissé, Marie Piquet, Omar Diack, Ablaye Ngom, Angélique Berger, Ibrahima Ndoye, Khadidiatou Ndir, Yves Vigouroux, Ndjido Ardo Kane, Adeline Barnaud, Claire Billot   +18 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Landrace diversity and heritage of the indigenous millet crop fonio (Digitaria exilis): Socio‐cultural and climatic drivers of change in the Fouta Djallon region of Guinea

Plants, People, Planet
Societal Impact Statement White fonio (Digitaria exilis [Kippist] Stapf) is an understudied millet crop, indigenous to West Africa and cultivated in the region largely through traditional practices.
George Burton, Benedetta Gori, Saidou Camara, Paolo Ceci, Nagnouma Conde, Charlotte Couch, Sekou Magassouba, Maria S. Vorontsova, Tiziana Ulian, Philippa Ryan   +9 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Meta-analysis of fonio production systems: prospects for advancing food sustainability and security

Cogent Food and Agriculture
Research on fonio, is crucial in ensuring food security amid prevailing climate change concerns. However, there is limited scientific documentation and a scarcity of information on fonio productivity, affects advancement in fonio production and ...
Dolapo Bola Adelabu
exaly   +3 more sources