IJEBU GARRI
Ijebu Gari is a staple food in Africa. In addition, it provides a basic diet to many because it is the third largest source of carbohydrates in the tropics, after rice and maize. The word Garri originates from the Hausa Language in West Africa. It is used to describe any powdery material, especially foodstuff, such as flour grains, e.g., Garin Dawa (guinea corn flour), Garin masara (maize flour), and Garin sukkhari (sugar), and particularly fried tapioca. Ijebu Garri is a crispy and colon-cleansing cassava flakes made from fresh cassava tubers. The products are well fermented to eliminate the cyanide levels and to give it the “ijebu” taste and flavour. Ijebu Garri is refreshing to snack on and drink by adding cold water with groundnut, kulikuli, etc. It can be consumed with akara or mixed with beans for a proper meal. Ijebu Garri can be prepared as swallow food- eba
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Garri is a rich source of energy owing to its carbohydrate content. It is also a good source of fiber, which helps promote colon cleansing and prevent stomach cancer.
- It contains lots of nutrients, such as sodium, potassium, etc. that are useful and beneficial to our health.
- Garri is a gluten-free food because it does not contain the combination of proteins found in wheat and other related grain foods.
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