Ogbono / Ugiri
(Irvingia gabonensis)
AKA 'Dika Nut, Bush Mango Seeds, Wild African mango Seed'
Ogbono seeds are the edible mango-like-fruit seed-nut of Ogbono tree, grows along the rain forest belt of Central and West Africa. These sun dried seed-nuts are especially valued for their fat- and protein-rich content.
Ogbono is deliciously aromatic and add an incredible rich nutty flavor to African dishes.
Suggested Uses:
The dried ogbono seeds can be ground and used for preparing ogbono soup, stew gabon
chocolate and dika bread. Their high content of mucilage enables them to add a thickening
consistency to Soups/Stews.
Ogbono soup is a special delicacy eaten by Nigerians and other Africans. The Igbo people
of Nigeria use ogbono soup to eat various kinds of starchy foods.
Health Benefits:
Ogbono seeds are rich sources of fats, protein, carbs, iron, calcium, and antioxidants. Ogbono seed have phytochemicals, and can be used to treat weight loss, insulin resistance, and high cholesterol.
