Foumbois, also known as Eru, is a popular leafy vegetable native to Central and West Africa. These finely cut, dark green leaves are rich in nutrients and offer a slightly bitter, earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with many traditional dishes.
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Q: What is Foumbois / Eru?
A: Foumbois and Eru are the names given to the leaves of *Gnetum africanum*, a leafy vegetable used in African cuisine, particularly in Cameroon and Nigeria.
Q: How to prepare Foumbois / Eru?
A: It is usually cooked with palm oil, meat, fish, or shrimp, and often with peanuts.
Q: What are the health benefits of Foumbois / Eru?
A: It is rich in protein, fiber, and some essential minerals and amino acids.
Q: Where can I buy Foumbois / Eru?
A: You can find it in some African grocery stores or specialty markets.
Q: How to store Foumbois / Eru?
A: Fresh, it will keep for a few days in the refrigerator. It can also be dried or frozen for longer storage.
Conservation
For optimal conservation, it is advisable to keep the Foumbois in the refrigerator in a perforated plastic bag or a hermetic container. It thus keeps fresh for 3 to 5 days. For a longer -term conservation, it can be bleached and then frozen, which keeps it up to 6 months.
Ingredients & nutritional information
Foumbois is an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, iron and calcium. It also contains antioxidants beneficial for health. For 100 grams of raw foumbois, there are about 34 calories, 4 grams of protein, 0.4 grams of lipids and 7 grams of carbohydrates. It is naturally low in sodium and does not contain cholesterol.
Q: What is Foumbois / Eru?
A: Foumbois and Eru are the names given to the leaves of *Gnetum africanum*, a leafy vegetable used in African cuisine, particularly in Cameroon and Nigeria.
Q: How to prepare Foumbois / Eru?
A: It is usually cooked with palm oil, meat, fish, or shrimp, and often with peanuts.
Q: What are the health benefits of Foumbois / Eru?
A: It is rich in protein, fiber, and some essential minerals and amino acids.
Q: Where can I buy Foumbois / Eru?
A: You can find it in some African grocery stores or specialty markets.
Q: How to store Foumbois / Eru?
A: Fresh, it will keep for a few days in the refrigerator. It can also be dried or frozen for longer storage.
For optimal conservation, it is advisable to keep the Foumbois in the refrigerator in a perforated plastic bag or a hermetic container. It thus keeps fresh for 3 to 5 days. For a longer -term conservation, it can be bleached and then frozen, which keeps it up to 6 months.
Foumbois is an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, iron and calcium. It also contains antioxidants beneficial for health. For 100 grams of raw foumbois, there are about 34 calories, 4 grams of protein, 0.4 grams of lipids and 7 grams of carbohydrates. It is naturally low in sodium and does not contain cholesterol.
Foumbois / Eru
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