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

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Kudos to my sweet mama for sharing this thrilling story with me because it kind of made me love this soup the more. Interestingly, I've grown to find out that apart from being a delicious soup condiment, that ogbono seeds and other parts of the tree are useful for several remarkable benefits. The ogbono tree measures between 15 to 40 meters with slightly buttressed bole. It bears edible mango-like fruits that are highly valued for their nutritious nuts. Ogbono tree is prevalent in the dry and wet tropical zones such as Nigeria, Angola, Uganda, Congo, Cameroon, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire and Southeast Asia. It can grow in a farmland, semi-deciduous forest, canopied bush or gallery forests. Although this fruit is also referred to as bush mango, yet it is in no way similar with mango fruit. Add in any assorted meats you may want to include. Also add in the bouillon powder, cayenne pepper, crayfish, and salt. The beauty of making Ogbono soup is that you can make it all your own.You can use fish in place of meat and you can also add or remove the extras like the periwinkles.

So guys here is my easy but delicious Ogbono Soup. This soup makes a filling meal when served with fresh Garri (Eba), pounded yam, Fufu, or any other solid food. Ogbono seeds are sources of many essential minerals, including calcium (164mg per 100g), phosphorus (202mg per 100g), iron (3.4mg per 100g), copper, and zinc. They are also sources of antioxidants, including flavonoids, carotenoids, and polyphenols. Health Benefits of Ogbono Seeds Kothari C. et al. Subchronic toxicity and mutagenicity/genotoxicity studies of Irvingia gabonensis extract (IGOB131). Food and chemical toxicology journal. (2012) The fats in ogbono are primarily saturated fatty acids (~97%), and the remainder is a combination of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

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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. Ngondi J. et al. The effect of Irvingia gabonensis seeds on body weight and blood lipids of obese subjects in Cameroon. Lipids in health and disease (2005)

For instance, if you’re going to include cow skin, then you have to clean and boil it ahead of time as it can take up to 2 hours just to soften up. Ogbono lowers blood glucose levels in rats with diabetes. And although it increases insulin sensitivity, lowers blood glucose, waist circumference and triglycerides in patients with metabolic syndrome, there is currently insufficient evidence for its benefits in humans with diabetes. Is Ogbono Soup Fattening? On average, 100g of ogbono contains 704kcal, 7.9g protein, 66.9g fat, 16.4g carbohydrate, 2.2g fibre.

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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! Scientific evidence for the health benefits of ogbono seeds is limited. However, studies in mice show that ogbono may raise the levels of high-density lipoprotein ‘good’ cholesterol. It may also promote weight loss in overweight and obese adults and reduce inflammation. How 'ogbono soup' can improve efficacy of anti-malaria drugs - Researcher". Premium Times Nigeria. April 24, 2018 . Retrieved October 2, 2018. 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. of the edible pulp will provide you with approximately 59 calories and the following nutrients [ 3]:

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. Ogbono fruits are available from May to September, with peak harvesting in June and July. The fruit is oval-shaped and broad, with a thin skin, fleshy pulp when ripe and a hard, stony nut encasing a soft, oil-rich kernel wrapped inside a brown seed coat. Although more clinical trials are required, one 10 week study in 102 overweight patients who were administered 150 mg of Irvingia gabonensis extract twice a day, found a reduction in weight (body weight, body fat, waist circumference) and metabolic parameters (plasma total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, blood glucose) associated with insulin resistance [ 7].The fruits are allowed to decompose for few days or alternatively the pulp can be peeled, leaving behind the ogbono nuts. The part plants, especially the seeds are rich in fats, protein, carbs, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants. Tchoundjeu Z, Atangana, AR (2007). “Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte ex O’Rorke) Baill”. Plant Resources of Tropical Africa (PROTA); van der Vossen HAM, Mkamilo GS (Editors); Wageningen, Netherlands.