{"product_id":"nigerian-ngu-flour","title":"NIGERIAN NGU FLOUR - 100g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eIn Nigerian cuisine,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eNgu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(often called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eIta Ngu\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a traditional, natural thickening and curdling agent, typically made from \u003cstrong\u003epalm bunch ash \u003c\/strong\u003eor burnt palm fruit kernels. It serves as a healthy, chemical-free alternative to edible potash (\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eAkanwu\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003cspan class=\"wJwe6c\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"IjM6od\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Uses and Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCulinary Staple:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is primarily used by the Igbo people to prepare dishes like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAbacha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(African salad) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eUkwa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(African breadfruit).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCurdling \u0026amp; Thickening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen mixed with palm oil, it causes the oil to curdle and turn yellow, creating a thick, creamy base necessary for authentic Abacha and Nkwobi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCooking Aid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt helps soften ingredients like beans, ukwa, and fio fio faster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eNatural Properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Being derived from ashes, it is rich in minerals such as potassium carbonate and calcium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow It Is Used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTo use Ngu, it is usually ground into a powder, dissolved in water, and then the liquid is sieved and added to the pot or palm-oil mixture to avoid sand or impurities.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NGBRIGHT FOODSTUFFS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61659371110730,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/8652\/5770\/files\/2_c8a8de20-78e2-4ded-ad00-d4a7e7d4f968.jpg?v=1776690408","url":"https:\/\/ngbrightfoodstuffs.com\/products\/nigerian-ngu-flour","provider":"NGBRIGHT FOODSTUFFS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}