FLUTED PUMPKIN LEAVE POWDER[TELFAIRIA OCCIDENTALIS]

Listing description

Ugu leaves (as they are called in the local dialect) are the leaves of the fluted pumpkin and are native to the Eastern / South Eastern parts of Nigeria where they are traditionally added to soups or stews.

Detailed description

The leaves are also used to make medicinal concoctions to manage certain ailments.

There is no doubt that based on research findings, the leaves are highly nutritious. Check out the nutritional data below.

Nutritional Data (100g picked leaves only)
Calories - 40 kcal
Dietary fibre - 1.6g
Carbohydrate - 5g
Protein - 4g
Fat - 0.8g
Vitamins - A, C, K, E, folate, Riboflavin
Minerals - Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus

Things to Bear in Mind when Using Ugu Leaves Raw

1.              Ensure you pick only the very tender young shoots. These are not tough and are preferred because they possess more of the nutrients.

2.              Before use, ensure you first rinse the leaves thoroughly with fresh clean water to remove all traces of sand and other debris.

3.              Then thinly slice the leaves. The thinner the better. This aids chewing.

4.              Before serving rinse the leaves again in some water with added vinegar or lime juice. This helps to eliminate any microbes and also help tenderize the leaves a little.

PRICE

$34/KG OR $15.45/IB

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