Africa's Finest Ground Ogbono 70 g (Pack of 10)

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In another pot, add some palm oil and add the ground ogbono seeds to it. Make sure it’s on low heat so that the palm oil is just melted and not heated up. Being a rich source of dietary fibre, ugiri fruit can be eaten to improve bowel functioning and for preventing constipation. Oil: An edible brown-colored oil is extracted from the ogbono seed that can be used in cooking. The oil is solid at room temperatures and can be used as a substitute for cocoa butter in cream and soap making. Fruit However, more studies are needed are to confirm the exact mechanism of action of ogbono seed extracts. High cholesterol

The part plants, especially the seeds are rich in fats, protein, carbs, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants.

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These studies suggest the potential of ogbono seeds as a useful weight-loss tool. However, more in-depth studies in humans are required. Infection Pressed ogbono oil can be used for making cosmetics and soap. The bark can be used for treating scabby skin. The powdered kernels can be applied on the skin as a cosmetic to make the skin less oily. The ethanol extract might contain compounds that behave similarly like non-narcotic analgesic agents. The results of this study are the first pharmacological basis that supports the traditional use of Irvingia gabonensis as a pain remedy. The bark can be boiled and used for relieving tooth pain

On average, 100g of ogbono contains 704kcal, 7.9g protein, 66.9g fat, 16.4g carbohydrate, 2.2g fibre. If you are acquainted with ogbono soup, then you will agree with me that one distinguishing feature of this soup is that it draws quite a lot. So mum believed that my main reason for firstly passing the soup/fufu around my head before eating it is to stop the ogbono soup from being so draawwyyyyy. But I suppose I could have been in a better position to explain to people my motives behind eating ogbono soup in this manner if only I knew what I was doing then. Mix in the ogbono seeds and if there are any lumps, use a serving spoon to break them down. Mix thoroughly with the palm oil till the ogbono seeds are completely coated.

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Abdulrahman F. et al. Effect of aqueous leaf extract of Irvingia gabonensis on gastrointestinal tract in rodents. Indian journal of experimental biology (2004) Each tribe has its own spin on this dish, but this one is predominantly the Yoruba version or better put, the version I grew up with. I need to mention that in the Yoruba-speaking part of Nigeria, we often refer to this soup as Obe apon. Notes: Atiku, M.K. (2003). Strengthening Food and Beverages Quality Standards and Safety as a Stimulant for Industrial Growth. Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology. p.178 . Retrieved October 2, 2018.