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  Hardwood Charcoal WHAT IS CHARCOAL Before we can get into specifics of how each charcoal preforms, it's good to have a little knowledge of what this stuff is in the first place. Charcoal is made by burning wood in the absence of oxygen. Lump charcoal is the product of the process in its purest form—pieces of wood burned down to be chunks of charcoal. Briquettes, on the other hand, are kind of like the fast food of charcoal; they're cheap, reliable, can be found on almost every corner, but you really don't want to know what's in them. Unlike the pure lump charcoal, briquettes are manufactured wood by-products compressed with additives that help them light and burn consistently. COST The first question you'll be presented with in your charcoal choice is cost. At the store you'll likely see that briquettes will come in much less expensive, pound-for-pound, compared to lump. In Queens, NY (where I live), I can pick up two twenty-pound bags of Kingsford briquettes ...

  Egusi 'Yoruba'(also known as   agusi ,   egwusi  ,   ohue ,   Ikpan ,   Ikon ,   agushi   or   mbíka ) is the name for the   protein -rich seeds of certain   cucurbitaceous   plants ( squash ,   melon ,   gourd ), which, after being dried and ground, are used as a major ingredient in   West African cuisine . [1] [2] Egusi seeds with shells Egusi melon seeds are large and white in appearance; sometimes they look brownish or off-white in color but the main egusi color is primarily white. [3] Scholars disagree whether the word is used more properly for the seeds of the  colocynth , those of a particular large-seeded variety of the  watermelon , or generically for those of  any  cucurbitaceous plant. [4]  Egusi seeds are in a class of their own and should never be mistaken for  pumpkin  or watermelon seeds. In particular the name "egusi" may refer to either or both plants (or...

  Did you know that Coca-Cola got its name from a common African tree? Some the first recipes for Coca-Cola were made using the extract of the bitter kola plant. Though the company hasn’t used actual kola to flavor their sodas in years, the name remains a reminder of the unusual plant that inspired the iconic drink. Bitter kola, also known as bitter cola or Garcinia Kola, is a plant found in Central and Western Africa that has long been valued for its medicinal properties. Although traditional African medicine uses all parts of the Bitter Kola plant, the seeds are mostly commonly eaten. Bitter kola seeds have a sharp, bitter flavor that eases into a slight sweetness as you chew, and they’re typically eaten raw. Health Benefits  Although bitter kola has been eaten in Africa for years, scientists are just beginning to study the health benefits of this flowering plant. Ac cording to these early studies, bitter kola may be able to help with health problems including: Infections B...

  In 2023, the production of palm oil in Nigeria reached 1.4 million metric tons. Between 2009 and 2023, the production quantity generally increased, registering the highest growth in 2010, when it grew by roughly 14 percent. From 2014 onwards, the output from palm oil production followed a rising trend. Nigeria is one of the leading producers of palm oil worldwide. Growing domestic palm oil consumption Around 1.8 million metric tons of palm oil were expected to be consumed in Nigeria as of the 2021/2022 crop year. This represented a peak in consumption compared to the ten preceding years, indicating that the farm product is one of the major crops in the country with a growing domestic need. Most palm oil is for industrial purposes, while a smaller percentage is used by households. Nigeria imports palm oil In 2018, 350,000 metric tons of palm oil were imported into Nigeria. While this was a higher volume compared to the preceding year, it represented an overall decrease in imports ...

  Achi seed is botanically called “Brachystegia Eurycoma”, It is commonly used in the eastern part of Nigeria by the Igbos, the Akwa-Ibom/calabars. When the seed is grounded, the Achi powder is added to traditional soups and dishes. The Igbos commonly call it Achi while the Akwa-Ibom/calabars call it “Akpa”. The seed is dry, flat & round in shape. It is an emulsifier and thickener for traditional soups in Nigeria. Once ground it is white brownish powder in colour.   Achi is used in making uziza, oha, Egusi, and Nsala soup.  Benefits of Achi -It is a very rich source of protein, carbohydrate, and crude fiber. -It has a high rate of minerals such as magnesium, calcium, iron, and sodium -It contains vitamin c, Vitamin b6, and provitamin A as beta-carotene -It is a flavourant -It is an excellent source of antioxidants                                            ...

  Palm oil , an edible   vegetable oil   rich in saturated fats and free of trans fats, is derived from the mesocarp (reddish pulp) of the fruit of the oil palms, mainly the African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) and to some extent from the American oil palm (Elaeis oleifera) and the maripa palm (Attalea maripa). Palm mesocarp oil which is 49% saturated, is generally reddish in colour because of high beta-carotene content. Crude red palm oil that has been refined, bleached and deodorized, a common commodity called RBD palm oil, does not contain carotenoids. It is semisolid at room temperature. Palm oil is a common cooking ingredient in the tropical belt of Africa, Southeast Asia and parts of Brazil. Palm oil is usually a fruit mesocarp-derived oil that is often used as a vegetable oil in many countries worldwide. Due to the presence of various essential nutrients, it provides many health benefits, they help in improving vision, preventing certain kinds of cancer, improving ...