By Uzodinma, E.o. And Eze, C.l
Fermented African mesquite (‘Okpeye’) is a condiment used during food preparations for flavour enhancement, micronutrient and protein enrichment in Nigeria.
Consequently, this condiment is utilized similarly as ‘dawadawa/iru’ (from African locust bean, soybean, etc.) and ‘Ogiri’ from castor oil or fluted pumpkin seeds while preparing foods. However, all the condiments have been processed indigenously using traditional methods that might involve uncontrolled solid substrate fermentation.