CASSAVA FLAKES (GARRI)

Cassava flakes popularly known as Garri is a popular cereal and one of the staple foods in Nigeria which comes in powdered form but not smooth. it is originated from the south America and became popular in Nigeria in the 19th century. it is the most commercialized cassava product in Ghana.

It is a granola flour that is gotten by processing the starchy tuberous roots of freshly harvested cassava, it is one of the most affordable and popular food in Nigeria

WAYS OF SERVING

Garri comes in two which are white Garri and yellow Garri can be served in two ways, which are drinking Garri and eba respectively 

Drinking Garri is simply taken with just water and sugar sometimes with milk, groundnut or kuli kuli, depending on one's choice. sometimes, Garri is not taken as food but as an in between meal.

While

Yellow Garri is a type of Garri that has been coated with palm oil and dried. this is usually used to make a meal named eba using just hot water and best taken with vegetables and good for the aged.


HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARRI

Garri has many food nutrients which may include vitamin c, magnesium, copper and contains high percentage of fiber and carbohydrate. the health benefits may include.

  • Aids smooth digestion of food; although Garri is a starchy food, but it is also low in calories and with high fiber contents that will help you stay full for a longer period, hence, reducing the urge to always eat in large quantities. Garri helps to absorb toxins that go into your intestines which helps improved your digestive health.
  • It helps in improving the function of immune system; minerals such as copper and magnesium and the vitamins like B17, vitamin A that are contained in Garri play an important role in the maintenance of healthy bones, nerves, and the immune system of the human body.
  • It helps in energizing the body especially for the aged; Garri contains carbohydrates which are vital nutrients when it comes to energy production. carbohydrates provide your body with energy by breaking down into glucose during digestion, this sugar then travels through your bloodstream until it reaches your cells where it is used as fuel.
  • It helps in the prevention of aged illness; Garri helps in stabilizing the health of people especially the aged, Garri prevents illness like cancer, diabetes weak bones and many more,
We sell Garri in different forms which may be in bags or KGs, it comes in 2 versions which are yellow Garri and white Garri but only IJEBU GARRI is available.
GARRI IJEBU



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