Healthy African Snack 8: Fura Da Nono.

Fura da nunu is a refreshing beverage that is made from fermented milk and ground millet grains. It originates from the Fulani people of West Africa. Fura da nono is made from ingredients which have been processed in ways that have preserved the nutrients.

Ingredients for fura da nono.

• Fermented cow milk.
• Ground millet.
• Spices like ginger, cloves and pepper.
• Sugar (optional).

Ingredients health benefits.

1. Millet contains magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, serotonin, fiber, carbohydrates, B complex vitamins and antioxidants. Millet is gluten free, digests easily and acts as a prebiotic. It is also used as a whole grain in the fura da nono beverage.
2. Fermented or sour milk contains probiotics, enzymes, easily digestible proteins and sugars. Sour milk also contains minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, molybdenum and cobalt. B complex vitamins are also present in sour milk.
3. Read here for more on ginger and here about cloves.
4. All peppers contain an active ingredient called capsaicin and other active phytonutrients with numerous health benefits.
   
   
   
   
   
   

Fura da nono is usually used as a beverage or food depending on the thickness, which is determined by the proportion of millet that is used. Fura da nono is a very healthy and highly nutritious beverage that most of us turn our backs to because it is produced by local Fulani women and we don’t trust their hygiene practices. It is however easy to prepare at home by yourself.

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