Why Garri Is One Of The Mostly Consumed Staples In West Africa
Misconception about Garri Although some people erroneously think that the consumption of garri can affect vision, however there has been no medical proof to substantiate this statement. Also the argument that garri is predominantly consumed in the poor households is not true. Cassava, the root from which garri is produced, is rich in fiber, copper and magnesium. Being an important source of one of the nutrients, garri is popular in both the households of the rich and the poor. What then is Garri? Garri is the powdery food material flour made from the tuberous roots of the cassava plant, which in the process of its manufacture is changed into dry edible granules, It is packaged in bags and the quality differs from difference in processing. Consumption Garri? Garri can be served in different forms. Eba is a stiff dough made by soaking garri in hot water and kneading it with a wooden baton until it becomes a smooth doughy staple. It is served as part of a meal with various soups and ...