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Hearty, mildly bitter greens for everyday sautés and stews.
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Water Leaves (Efo)
Also known as Gbure, Ebe-dondon, Bokoboko
Succulent, mildly tangy leafy green, essential to soups like Edikang Ikong.
$10.00
/ bunch
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Description
Water Leaf is a tangy succulent that is used in Nigerian and Cameroonian cuisine. It is full of nutrients such as antioxidants, fibre, Omega-3s, Calcium, Vitamins C and E. It can also act like a laxative if eaten in large quantities.
Also known as: Gbure, Ebe-dondon, Bokoboko, Lipopi, Philippine Spinach.
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