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Aerial yam is a type of yam, it belongs to the Dioscoreaceae family as the other types of yam such as The botanical name for aerial yam is Dioscorea bulbifera. This type of yam is found in Nigeria and in other African and Asian countries. Aerial yam is known by other names such as air…
Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is a shrub that belongs to the daisy family. The plant is predominantly found in several countries in Africa. it’s grown for food and has cultural and medicinal value in many African communities. Description The leaves are dark green in colour, The taste of the leaf is bitter, thus the name…
We are very conversant with cassava tuber, Various cassava products are present in our homes. But have you considered cassava leaves being of any importance? In this article we’ll take a close look at cassava leaves. Cassava is grown for its root tuber which is processed into various food products, Such as Garri, Fufu, Cassava…
Scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum) referred to as Clove basil or African basil. Is a culinary herb from the family of Lamiaceae, the same family as mint leaves and basil. It is common in tropical regions, with the greatest diversity of species found in Africa and Asia. The leaf is one of the common leaves used…
Three-leaved yam is one of the types of yam found in Nigeria. Some of the yams grown in Nigeria are; Three-leaved yams are less common than white and yellow yams, a staple food in the country. This yam also belongs to the Dioscorea family and has the botanical name Dioscorea dumetorum. It’s also known by…
In this article, we would be looking at one of the many types of yam : Water Yam. Dioscorea alata is a species of yam (a tuber) that goes by various names, including purple yam, ube (/ˈuːbɛ, -beɪ/), and greater yam. The tubers’ common name comes from their typical colour, which ranges from brilliant lavender…
Cassava is among the top six most important crops in the world. The crop is grown worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions, it’s a perennial woody plant with edible roots. The botanical name is Manihot esculenta, and it is from the Euphorbiaceae family. Its roots provide a primary source of energy from food. The most…
“…like pepper in a good sauce, it brings out the flavour, it’s indispensable.” – Louis-Ferdinard Celine Pepper is a vegetable that can vary in size, color, and form. It can be any color—red, orange, yellow, green, or black. Called osi (pronounced O-say) in the south east, ata in the south west and barkono in the…
“Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad”. Miles Kington Tomato with botanical name Solanum Lycopersicum L. is an edible fruit, It’s also botanically classified as a berry They are classified as vegetables for nutritional reasons, and are a good source of the phytochemical lycopene…
It’s possible you may not be aware that there are bodies and agencies that are responsible for monitoring food and food processing industries. In this blog, I want to share with you some of the agencies in Nigeria that are responsible for ensuring the healthy and safety practices in the food industry. Here is a…