Description

Ofor Seeds

Ofor seeds which come from detarium microcarpum tree, a perennial shrub or tree which is widespread and common across tropical west Africa. The ofor seeds are used by local people for many different purposes and as such is considered an important tree species in west tropical Africa.  Detarium microcarpum fruit is edible and rich in vitamin C, the leaves and seeds are used for cooking, the roots, stem bark and stems are also used to treat ailments like meningitis, tuberculosis, itches and diarrhoea.

Ofor powder made from ofor seeds are a local soup thickening  spice. Air-dried detarium microcarpum seeds are pulverized into coarse powder and then grind into a fine powder then packed with an airtight container to retain freshness.

Feco Ofor powder contains 100% natural cleaned, dried ofor seeds and well packed to give you that special freshness and thickness to your soup.

An ofor powder is an excellent soup thickener and adds an iconic flavour to soups, sauces and stew. It also gives meals the perfect tasty and fresh flavours.

Ofor powder can be prepared with oha vegetable leaves or added as a thickener to Egusi (melon seeds) soup etc, it can be used in the place of cocoyam powder for bitter leaves soup or as an alternative to achi. The soup can be enjoyed with cassava fufu, pounded yam, gari, plantain fufu, yam flour and others.

Ofor seeds are highly medicinal and an excellent seasoning ingredient for ethnic soup. It is an excellent source of anti-oxidants and very good for the preparation of soups, stews, and sauces. Ofor seeds are very nourishing and rich in vitamins.

A study shows that ofor seed may be a good source of carbohydrate, fibre, minerals, vitamin C, vitamin B, folic acid and could also contribute to the daily requirement of proteins and fats.