TED Talks

Pierre Thiam: A forgotten ancient grain that could help Africa prosper

TV-PG
2017 • E187    Sep 13, 2017    15m
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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