Irvingia is a genus of African and Southeast Asian trees in the family Irvingiaceae, sometimes known by the common names wild mango, African mango, bush mango, dika, mbukpap uyo or ogbono. They bear edible mango-like fruits, and are especially valued for their fat- and protein-rich nuts.
Is ogbono a mango seed?
Ogbono seeds are also known as the bush mango seeds while the botanical name is Irvingia gabonensis. These seeds are also called wild African mango, the Igbos call it Ogbono while it is called Apon by the Yorubas.
What seed is ogbono made from?
Ogbono seeds are part of a fruit called Irvingia gabonensis, also known as African mango, wild mango, bush mango, or dika. It is indigenous to parts of Central and West Africa as well as Southeast Asia. While the whole fruit is edible, only the seeds are used in making ogbono soup.
What is the English name for Ugiri fruit?
Wild Mango is a fruit that grows in tropical rain-forests along the African Atlantic coast. The kernels of its seeds are used as a thickener. Called “Ugiri” in Nigeria where the kernels are used a great deal, the tree is not actually related to the Mango at all, but Wild Mango is the most common translation in English.
What is the English name for ewedu?
Ewedu soup is the green slimy soup obtained from cooking the ewedu leaves; the English name of this plant is jute mallow with the botanical name Corchorus olitorius. This soup is usually cooked by Yoruba people in Nigeria.
What is the English name of Agbalumo?
It is known by various names but the famous is Agbalumo among the Yoruba people and Udara among the Igbos. It is known among the English man as African Star Apple and its scientific name is Chrysophyllum africanum or Chrysophyllum albidum.
Which tribe in Nigeria has ogbono?
The Efik/Ibibio cook it in a similar way but add vegetables like ugu (pumpkin leaf) to theirs. Ogbono soup originates from the south-eastern part of Nigeria where the Igbos come from. It is prepared with ground ogbono seeds, which grow on trees in the south-eastern part of Nigeria. Ogbono seeds are sold in the market.
Where is ogbono grown in Nigeria?
Akwagiobe also said the ogbono-bearing trees can grow in some areas in the northern part of the country that have similar environment to that of northern Cross River like Benue, Kogi and some parts of Nasarawa and Taraba states. “They grow anywhere if you plant them on good soil that retains moisture,” he said.
What is another name for African mango?
Irvingia gabonensis (IG) is the Latin name of the tree grown in Central and West Africa that produces a fruit similar to a mango and nicknamed African mango, wild mango, dika nut, or bush mango.
What are the health benefits of ogbono?
Some benefits of ogbono as established by studies include:
Edible Purposes. Irvingia gabonensis fruit can be eaten as fresh fruit. Antidiabetic Properties. Weight Management. Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties. Dye Production. Prevents Constipation. Aids Digestion. Astringent Purposes.
Which state has the best ogbono in Nigeria?
You can buy ogbono seeds from Ebonyi State they usually produce plenty of it. Another place where you can purchase this seed is in Northern Cross River State, the people of Obudu and Ikom are now very serious cultivating ogbono, because of the amount of money they got from the ones they picked from the wild.
Why is my ogbono bitter?
Ogbono soup might taste bitter if not well cooked. Ogbono unlike other draw soups takes longer to cook. When ogbono is stored for too long, it tastes like soap when cooked. Ensure you don’t store ogbono for too long.
What is the English name for egusi?
Its common names include egusi in Yoruba ”’Egwusi”’ in Igbo and agushi in Hausa. In English it is known as Mann’s cucumeropsis and white-seed melon.
Does ogbono have cholesterol?
According to over 10 reputable publications ogbono soup have been shown to contain about 20 amino acids with a good number of nutrients, calories, proteins, low cholesterol, low carbs, vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus and iron.
