About Yolélé foods
Yolélé Foods: Bringing the Nutritious and Sustainable Fonio to Your Table
Yolélé Foods is a food company that aims to promote the consumption of fonio, a gluten-free African grain that has been dubbed as the "new quinoa" for its nutritional value and sustainability. The company was founded by Pierre Thiam, a renowned Senegalese chef and author who has been advocating for African cuisine and ingredients for decades.
Fonio is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients such as protein, fiber, iron, and zinc. It is also low in glycemic index, making it suitable for people with diabetes or those who want to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Moreover, fonio is easy to digest and versatile in cooking - you can use it as a base for salads, porridges, pilafs or even desserts.
However, despite its benefits and cultural significance in West Africa where it originated from thousands of years ago, fonio remains largely unknown outside the continent. This is where Yolélé Foods comes in - by sourcing high-quality fonio directly from smallholder farmers in Mali and other countries in West Africa through fair trade practices.
Yolélé Foods offers various types of fonio products such as whole grain white fonio (which cooks faster than brown rice), pre-cooked instant fonio (which saves time), toasted fonio (which adds nutty flavor) and even chocolate-covered fonio snacks (which are perfect for on-the-go). All of their products are organic-certified by USDA or EU standards.
But Yolélé Foods does not only sell products - they also educate consumers about the history and culture behind fonio through their website's blog section called "Fonio Chronicles". Here you can read about Pierre Thiam's personal journey discovering his roots through food; interviews with farmers who grow fonio sustainably; recipes from chefs around the world who incorporate Fonio into their cuisine; and even a Fonio cookbook that you can download for free.
Yolélé Foods has received numerous accolades for their mission and products, including being named one of the "Most Innovative Companies in Africa" by Fast Company in 2019. They have also partnered with other organizations such as Whole Foods Market, UNICEF, and Slow Food USA to promote fonio's potential as a solution to food security and climate change.
In conclusion, Yolélé Foods is not just another food company - it is a movement that celebrates diversity, health, and sustainability. By supporting Yolélé Foods' vision of making fonio accessible to everyone while empowering smallholder farmers in West Africa, you are not only nourishing your body but also contributing to a better world. Try their products today and join the fonio revolution!