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

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When Ogbono is cooked ithas a mucilaginous (slimy) texture like cooked Okra and Jute leaves (Ewedu). This is a stew and not a soup in the real sense but we call it soup anyways! Additionally, prescription medications for people with diabetes and high cholesterol should be coadministered with caution to avoid drug-herb interactions. The Bottom Line

a b c d e f g Wright, Clifford A. (2011). The Best Soups in the World. John Wiley & Sons. p.51. ISBN 978-1118109250. The part plants, especially the seeds are rich in fats, protein, carbs, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants. The slender, bisexual flowers are yellow to greenish-white in colour with some clustered racemes formed above the leaves. Ogbono fruits are greenish when unripe but change to yellow when ripe. The evergreen crown is dense and spherical in shape. The drupe fruit is distinguished by its fibrous flesh and the nut is woody and contains one seed.

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Odumade, Omotolani (May 21, 2018). "Soups every Nigerian should be able to make". Pulse.ng . Retrieved October 2, 2018. Several studies have been carried out to ascertain the medicinal, nutritional and other benefits of Irvingia gabonensis. Anegbeh et al., (2003) agree that the Irvingia fruits are utilised both in modern and traditional medicine for treating several diseases. Some benefits of ogbono include;

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. Onakpoya, I., Davies, L., Posadzki, P., Ernst, E. (2013) The efficacy of Irvingia gabonensis supplementation in the management of overweight and obesity: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 1: 29–38.Matos L., Nzikou J. M., Matouba E. and Pandzou-Yembe V. N. (2009), Studies of Irvingia Gabonensis Seed Kernels: Oil Technological Application”, Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 8(2), pp. 151-156. Kothari C. et al. Subchronic toxicity and mutagenicity/genotoxicity studies of Irvingia gabonensis extract (IGOB131). Food and chemical toxicology journal. (2012)

Cook all the meat you’re going to use with some salt, pepper, onions, and bouillon powder till it becomes tender. This, of course, will vary depending on what you want to add. At a minimum, beef or goat meat should be included (cooking time will be added to this recipe). Also, palm oil is an essential part of this meal you can also increase or reduce the quantity you use. It all depends on your personal preference. The ripe pulp can be used to prepare juice, jelly, jam, and wine. The wine produced from the pulp tastes great and is generally acceptable. Bamidele, et al. Physico-chemical properties of instant ogbono (Irvingia gabonensis) mix powder. Food science & nutrition vol. 3,4 (2015) The study found that the extracts act by reducing the secretion of stomach acids and increasing the mucus secretion to coat the lining of the stomach [ 9].Okolo, C. O., Johnson, P. B., Abdurahman, E. M., Abdu-Aguye, I. and Hussaini, I. M. (1995), Analgesic effect of Irvingia gabonensis stem bark extract, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 45, Issue 2, pp. 125-129. Unlike some other varieties like Irvingia wombulu that produces bitter fruits, the fruits of Irvingia gabonensis are fleshy and edible. The pulp is rich in vitamin C and yields about 70% juice. For this recipe, I used beef, shaki (tripe), and cow feet. The shaki was already cleaned, so that saved me some work. Bushmeat: How wild meat can be a threat to wildlife and human health". Animals. 2019-06-19. Archived from the original on April 10, 2021 . Retrieved 2022-11-08.

This was carried out as a double-blind randomised study using 40 subjects. 28 subjects received Irvingia gabonensis 1.05 g three times a day for one month while 12 subjects were on placebo and the same schedule. The obese patients given Irvingia gabonensis had a significant decrease in triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol with an increase in HDL-cholesterol. However, the placebo group showed no changes in blood lipid components. This suggests that Irvingia gabonensis seed is suitable for weight management. 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. Scientists have revealed that the seeds of ogbono are made of water-soluble dietary fibers that act as bulk-forming laxatives and delay stomach emptying – leading to a more gradual absorption of dietary sugar, which helps to reduce a spike in blood sugar after meals [ 4]. These studies suggest the potential of ogbono seeds as a useful weight-loss tool. However, more in-depth studies in humans are required. InfectionIdeally, ugwu leaves are stirred in at the final stage of cooking this soup but you can use any other leafy greens but I will strongly suggest you go a strong leafy green alternative like Kale or Collard greens especially if the stew will last you more than a day. You can also add Okra in place of the leafy green if preferred. Dika fat, the fat extracted from the seeds, is a good source of myristic, lauric, palmitic, and oleic fatty acids [ 2]. Ayuk, E. T., Duguma, B., Franzel, S., Kengue, J., Mollet, M., Tiki-Manga, T. and Zenkeng, P. (1999), Uses, management and economic potential of Irvingia gabonensis in the humid lowlands of Cameroon. Forest Ecology and Management 113(1): pp. 1–8.