Locust Beans

Locust bean is a soup condiment popularly known for its horrible smell and delicious taste. It is commonly referred to as ‘Iru’ by the Yorubas and ‘ogiri’ by Igbos. The botanical name for Locust bean is Parkia biglobosa.

Details : Locust bean is the single most significant ingredient guaranteed to take soups, stews or mixed vegetables. 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. Locust bean product can be converted into powdery form and packaged into various sizes in plastics for easy distribution.