Gofio is one of the most ancestral foods of the Canary Islands, as its origin dates back hundreds of years. In the past, it was considered the food of people with low purchasing power and served as sustenance in times of famine. Nowadays, it is the staple food of many inhabitants of the Canary Islands, although with a better reputation since 2014, when it was awarded the Denomination of Origin.
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This is a toasted and ground cereal flour, which has undergone various changes in its composition and therefore also in its taste. Originally, the main ingredient was barley. Nowadays, new ingredients have been introduced, such as wheat, corn or rye among others, giving rise to new products, such as our corn gofio, wheat gofio, cereal gofio, and many more.
This is a toasted and ground cereal flour, which has undergone various changes in its composition and therefore also in its taste. Originally, the main ingredient was barley. Nowadays, new ingredients have been introduced, such as wheat, corn or rye among others, giving rise to new products, such as our corn gofio, wheat gofio, cereal gofio, and many more.
Gofio is a very energetic food because it has a multitude of nutritional properties. It is very rich in carbohydrates and fibre, and contains vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C, as well as iron, calcium, magnesium and sodium. In addition, it is a natural product that does not contain preservatives or colourings. For this reason, many people add it to their breakfast every day.