Bissap leaves, also known as N'gai N'gai or Gnatou, are a prized ingredient for their unique flavor and nutritional benefits. These leaves, often used in various culinary preparations, add a touch of freshness and beautiful color to dishes. They are carefully harvested and frozen to preserve their authentic taste and nutritional properties.
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Faq
Q: What is the difference between N'gai N'gai, Gnatou and bissap leaves?
A: These may be different names for the same plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa) or for slightly different varieties. Bissap is more commonly used for drinking.
Q: How to use N'gai N'gai/Gnatou leaves?
A: The leaves can be used in sauces, soups and stews, often cooked like spinach.
Q: How do I make a bissap drink?
A: Infuse dried bissap flowers in hot water, then sweeten and add flavorings such as mint or ginger.
Q: What are the benefits of bissap?
A: Bissap is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. It is believed to have diuretic and hypotensive properties.
Q: Where is gnatou/bissap grown?
A: The plant is grown in many tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America
Conservation
Frozen bissap leaves must be kept in the freezer at a temperature of -18 ° C or less. To guarantee their quality, it is advisable not to reconge the leaves after defrosting. It is preferable to use them within a reasonable time after opening to make the most of their flavor and their benefits.
Ingredients & nutritional information
For 100g of N'Gai N'Gai, there are approximately 44 calories, 3.3g of protein, 0.3g of lipids and 9g of carbohydrates including 5g of fibers.
Q: What is the difference between N'gai N'gai, Gnatou and bissap leaves?
A: These may be different names for the same plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa) or for slightly different varieties. Bissap is more commonly used for drinking.
Q: How to use N'gai N'gai/Gnatou leaves?
A: The leaves can be used in sauces, soups and stews, often cooked like spinach.
Q: How do I make a bissap drink?
A: Infuse dried bissap flowers in hot water, then sweeten and add flavorings such as mint or ginger.
Q: What are the benefits of bissap?
A: Bissap is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. It is believed to have diuretic and hypotensive properties.
Q: Where is gnatou/bissap grown?
A: The plant is grown in many tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America
Frozen bissap leaves must be kept in the freezer at a temperature of -18 ° C or less. To guarantee their quality, it is advisable not to reconge the leaves after defrosting. It is preferable to use them within a reasonable time after opening to make the most of their flavor and their benefits.
For 100g of N'Gai N'Gai, there are approximately 44 calories, 3.3g of protein, 0.3g of lipids and 9g of carbohydrates including 5g of fibers.
N'Gai N'Gai / Gnatou / Bissap leaves
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