Fermented Brown Guinea Corn Powder (Ogi/Akamu/Pap) - (Pack of 2)

Description

Grandios Brand Authentic Yellow Maize Flour/Brown Guinea Corn Powder
(Ogi/Akamu/Pap) - No Preservatives (Pack of 2)
Imported from Africa
Note: BBE is October 2022
Akamu (Igbo), Ogi (Yoruba) or Pap is a Nigerian corn meal made from dry white or yellow corn and also from brown guinea corn. It has a distinctive sour taste from the fermentation process that is unique to it. It is kind of similar to the Southern loved 'Grits' except that grits is grainy and not sour.
Ogi is a staple diet in Africa and popular during the Ramadan season. A nutritious meal which is a good source of carbohydrate, B vitamins (pantothenic acid – B5, niacin – B3, riboflavin and thiamine – B1), folic acid, vitamins A and C, potassium, chromium, selenium, zinc, phosphorous and magnesium.
Health Benefits of Pap
Reduces risk of blood pressure because of its high potassium and zero sodium content
Good source of energy because of its carbohydrate
Replaces lost body fluid during illness because of its high water content
Easy to digest
Increase breast milk flow for nursing mothers
It can be enjoyed alone or eaten with other foods like bean cake (akara), bean pudding (moin-moin). Great with the Tasty Pot Bean Flour for Akara/Moin-moin
This listing is for 1 variety: Brown Guinea Corn Ogi. If you have enjoyed the Tasty Brand from my store, you will enjoy this new brand equally.