 |
| fufu - www.healthnote25.com |
Fufu is
a staple food of African origin made from cassava, but can also be made from
corn flour, wheat flour, and banana flour. Foods made from these ingredients
have names that vary by region, and the name "fufu" is more popular
in West Africa.
In Hausa, Northern Nigeria,
this food is called Sakora. In the Dagomba tribe, this food is called Sakoro.
In Cameroon called Couscous but not the same as the couscous from North Africa.
Cassava is not native to Africa. Portuguese invaders introduced cassava in the
16th century. Before cassava is
introduced, fufu is made from other tubers. Fufu has close kinship with other
African staple foods such as ugali, nsima, sadza, pap, and posho
The nutrients contained in
the fufu include 2 grams of protein, 0.1 gram of fat, and 84 grams of
carbohydrate per 100 grams serving, with caloric value of 267 calories.
0 Comments:
Post a Comment