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Locust bean, commonly referred to as Iru by Yoruba's, ‘Ogiri', ‘Dawa dawa’ by Igbos, is a local seasoning or condiment used in soups and stews. A very popular soup ingredient, globally, it is referred to as African locust bean with the botanical name as PARKIA BIGLOBOSA.It can be found in a wide range of environments in Africa and is primarily grown for its pods that contain both a sweet pulp and valuable seeds.The yellow pulp, which contains the seeds, is naturally sweet “and is processed into a valuable carbohydrate food known as sikomu and daddawa among the Yoruba and Hausa people respectively.
THE VALUABLE PART OF LOCUST BEAN?The most valuable parts of the locust bean are high in lipid (29%), protein (35%), carbohydrate (16%), and is a good source of fat and calcium for rural dwellers.
1. The fermented locust bean seed is used in controlling Diabetes and Cholesterol level.2. It helps to promote good sight and aids digestion.3. It is used for treating stroke and hypertension.4. The water and alcoholic extracts of fermented locust bean is used to reduce blood sugar.5. It is used in the management of bacterial.6. The locust bean contains tannins, which is often recommended for the treatment of diarrhoea.7. It is a potential benefit for enhancing weight loss.