Ogiri, African Locust beans.
Ogiri is a flavoring made of fermented oil seeds, such as sesame seeds or egusi seeds. The process and product are similar to iru or douchi. Its smell is similar to cheese, miso, or stinky tofu. Ogiri is best known in West Africa. Dawadawa or iru [in Hausa or Yoruba, Nigerian tribes is a highly priced condiment processed form fermented legume of African locust bean seed . The seed is found in abundant especially along the West African coastal regions.
Health Benefits of Ogiri (Locust Beans)
- Promote good sight.
- Drives away hypertension.
- Reduced diseases conditions like stroke and.
- It also contains tannins, astringent substances.
- Locust bean has shown potential benefit for.
- Locust bean help in controlling blood sugar levels.
- The pulverised bark of locust bean tree is employed.
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