Fonio, husk
The protective outer covering of the fonio seed, formed by thin, dry bracts and indigestible for humans. This term can be used to describe both white fonio (Digitaria exilis) and black fonio (Digitaria iburua). To specify the cultivar, use the [variety](/schema/Product#variety) field.
Also known as: Fonio; Findi; Black fonio; Hungry rice; Findo; Fonio, hull
- Term type: Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Digitaria exilis; Digitaria iburua
- HS code: 1008.90ad
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