Description
Dry iru used for spicing up foods in Nigeria has a unique odour that makes some persons love it.
According to a 2007 study, iru (Parkia biglobosa) is rich in different nutrients. It is a great source of protein for families.
Indeed, people who avoid the troubles of MSG and other components of processed seasoning powder or cubes, find dry iru useful.
Each time you add dry iru to your meal, there are nutrients that your body gets. We will highlight these nutrients and how they are of benefit to you.
The 2007 study stated that iru had nutritional and anti-nutritional composition.
Identified in the research are:
Moisture content 8.41%
Protein 6.56%
Fat 1.80%
Crude fibre 11.75%
Ash. 4.18%
Carbohydrate of 67.30%
Sugar 9.00 °Brix
Furthermore, iru is rich in different antioxidants.
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Caroteniods, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and others that are considered anti-nutritional factors/toxins – phytic acid, crude saponins, tannins, phenols and hydrocyanic acid (HCN) are all in iru.
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