OKASI/ ERU / FUMBWA DRIED LEAVES (African Sun)25g
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The Okazi or afang leaf (Gnetum africanum) is a dark green leafy vegetable with a slightly bitter taste commonly found in certain regions of Africa, Asia, and South America. This leaf is used for cooking delicacies such as afang, okazi and nsala soups. Some people add it to egusi soup and others, vegetable soups. This leaf is an excellent source of some amino acids such as glutamic acid, aspartic acid, and leucine. It also contains many vitamins and minerals. Okazi leaf is an excellent source of unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fats make up HDL (good cholesterol)
Nutritional Information
| NUTRITIONAL VALUES | 1 CUP CONTAINS | NUTRITIONAL VALUES | 1 CUP CONTAINS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 55kcal | Potassium | 0 mg |
| Fat | 1 g | Total Carbs | 5 g |
| Saturated | 0 g | Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0 g | Sugars | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0 g | Protein | 4 g |
| Trans | 0 g | Sodium | 436 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | – | – |
| Vitamin A | 0% | Calcium | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0% | Iron | 0% |
| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |||
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