Description

Common Name:

Ijebu Garri

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It is a powdery food material flour made from tuberous roots of the cassava plant, which in the process of its manufacture is changed into dry edible granules.

In Hausa land, such powdery granules are also obtained from the processing of other crops. To make the Garri flour cassava tubers are peeled, washed and grated or crush  to produce a mash.

The mash is mixed with Palm oil and placed in a porous bag, which is then placed in an adjustable machine for 1 to 3 hours to remove excess water. Once dried it is then sieved and fried in a large clay frying pot with palm oil.

Nutrition Profile:

Health Importance:

It can aid digestion because of its high fiber content

Minerals an vitamins in Garri plays a vital role as it contributes to the maintenance of healthy bone. Nerves and the immune system.

It reduces age related illness

It prevent cancer

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Side Effects

Cyannide in garri can cause eye problem

Too much intake  of garri can cause weight gain

Too much intake might trigger Obesity because of its high carbohydrate content

Possible uses in Food Preparation:

It can be used in making eba (Yoruba)

Can be used in making kokoro a common Nigeria snack

Garri can be an accompaniment for soft cooked or bean cake