Okpei – NaijaMarket

Okpei is a food flavouring produced from fermented oil seeds such as Egusi seeds, Prosopis Africana (Mesquite seeds), castor oil seeds, fluted pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds. Much like Dawadawa, Okpei is used mostly by Nigeria’s southeastern and middle belts in flavouring soups and other varieties of traditional dishes. It has a very strong aromatic flavour. 9 Nutritional benefits of Okpei: Okpei is very high in potassium, and potassium is a good element that helps regulate body fluids. It can be used to treat stroke and hypertension, and it promotes good sight. Calcium is present in Okpei, which is needed for bone development and strong teeth. It is found to be rich in protein and other essential nutrients. Okpei aids digestion and body functions due to the presence of zinc. It can be used in bacterial infection management. Manganese is present in Okpei, and manganese is known to aid the formation of the skeleton and cartilage of the body. Okpei helps function in enzymes as a result of the presence of copper. The iron in Okpei carries oxygen to the cells and is necessary for energy production.