Néré pulp (locust bean pulp)

Parkia biglobosa

fruit

A sweet, mealy yellow powder surrounding the seeds in the néré pod, eaten as is, stirred into porridge or a drink.

Origin

Savannas of West Africa

Season (United States)

March to June

Preparation

The dry pod is broken open and the yellow powder shaken off by rubbing the seeds between the fingers; the seeds themselves are not chewed.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It comes in the heart of the dry season, when granaries are emptying: children munch it on the way back from the fields.