Locust bean is commonly known as IRU in Yoruba language, Dawa Dawa by Igbo is one of the West African fermented food products and also is a local seasoning used in different kind of stews and soups with a botanical name known as Parkia Biglobosa.
Locust beans have unpleasant smells and not easy to look at. But aside from these, locust beans is one the most important single condiment guaranteed to make stews, soups or mixed vegetables from just good to best.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF LOCUST BEANS
- It is often recommended for treatment of diarrhea because of the presence of tannins in it.
- is a good source of energy because it's contains sugar and carbohydrates content in it.
- it helps to against kidney stone because of the presence of carotenoids and antioxidants in it
- it helps drives away hypertension and promote good sight.
- it helps in controlling blood sugar levels and enhance weight lose.
- is also a good source of protein, fat and calcium.
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