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

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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 A 2005 randomised controlled study in Cameroon investigated the effects of ogbono seeds in 40 adults with obesity (Ngondi et al., 2005). A total of 28 received 1.05g of ogbono seeds three times daily for one month while 12 received a placebo. All participants ate enough calories to maintain their weight. Bamidele, et al. Physico-chemical properties of instant ogbono (Irvingia gabonensis) mix powder. Food science & nutrition vol. 3,4 (2015) Olufunke O. et al Irvingia gabonensis Seed Extract: An Effective Attenuator of Doxorubicin-Mediated Cardiotoxicity in Wistar Rats. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity (2020)

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. 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.It might take some getting used to due to this texture, but once you taste it, it really does taste amazing, and it makes your fufu go down easily! What is Ogbono? 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. 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].

Use your favorite meat choice. Use whatever you have on hand; you don’t have to use what is listed. That’s the beauty of this soup; you can make it yours! 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 Irvingia was described as a genus in 1860. [5] [3] It is native to Africa and Southeast Asia. [4] The genus is named in honour of Edward George Irving, a Royal Navy surgeon. [6] Species [ edit ]However, after 30 days, people taking ogbono seeds significantly reduced their weight by 5.26% while those taking the placebo reduced their weight by 1.32%. Notably, the individuals in the ogbono group also significantly reduced total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, while increasing HDL (good) cholesterol levels. Participants in the placebo group did not experience any of these changes. Is Ogbono Good for Diabetes? 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.

According to my mum, the funniest part of it all is that I never allowed anyone else to feed me this soup because I find pleasure in executing the task. So you can understand where I am coming from when I mentioned that my favourite soup is ogbono soup. Well, you can say that my passion for this soup did not just start overnight. This has been from the onset of my journey on this planet earth. 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. 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: However, more studies are needed are to confirm the exact mechanism of action of ogbono seed extracts. High cholesterol

Ngondi, J., J. Oben and S. Minka, (2005), The effect of Irvingia gabonensis seeds on body weight and blood lipids of obese subject in Cameroon. Lipids Health Diseases, 4: p. 12. Add in any assorted meats you may want to include. Also add in the bouillon powder, cayenne pepper, crayfish, and salt.

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? Ogbono seeds have high fat and high protein content. 100g (about ⅔ cups) contains 15g of carbs, but this makes eight servings, drastically reducing the carb count per serving. Health benefits of ogbono soup However, more human studies are required to fully understand its mechanisms. Gastrointestinal activityThe 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. Ideally, 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. 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. 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! The powdered kernels can be used as an astringent applied to soothe burns (Irvine, 1961). The powdered kernels astringent can also be applied to the skin to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions.