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A forgotten ancient grain that could help Africa prosper

Pierre Thiam · TED

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Forget quinoa. Meet fonio, an ancient "miracle grain" native to Senegal that's versatile, nutritious and gluten-free. In this passionate talk, chef Pierre Thiam shares his obsession with the hardy crop and explains why he believes that its industrial-scale cultivation could transform societies in Africa.

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Institution
TED
Department
TEDGlobal 2017
Speaker
Pierre Thiam
Year
2017
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Biology
Source
TED
Licence
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