Cocoyam Soup Thickener Flour (Taro) Small & Big Pack – ₦350 & ₦1000

Ingredient:

Dehydrated cocoyam slices (Taro)

Directions:

• precook the thougher stock e.g meat.
• add 1/3 cup of warm water or stock
• water & palm oil to a neat bowl.
• add 1 cup of frambuk cocoyam soup thickener & stir to form a consistent mixture/paste.
• put the cocoyam paste mixture bit by bit into your cooking soup pot.
• cook until paste dissolves.
• add your other ingredients to taste while the soup cooks.
• serve your soup when done.

What type of cocoyam is this?

The cocoyam variety commonly used as a soup thickener is known as “taro” or “eddoe.”

Taro cocoyam has a starchy texture and contains a higher amount of mucilage, which is responsible for its thickening properties. It is widely used in various cuisines as a natural thickener for soups, stews, and sauces.

Taro cocoyam has a white or cream-colored flesh with a slightly nutty flavor.

It becomes soft and gelatinous when cooked, making it an excellent choice for adding thickness and a smooth consistency to dishes.

The high starch content in taro cocoyam allows it to absorb liquids, resulting in a thickened and lovely soup.

Frambuk Cocoyam Soup Thickener is made from the Taro Cocoyam (Ede Ofe).

To use taro cocoyam as a soup thickener, it is typically:

• peeled, chopped, cooked, pounded and added in lumps to the simmering soup (Takes Hours to do) OR
• dehydrated, ground (as Frambuk cocoyam already has), mixed with oil or stock water as cocoyam paste and added in lumps to the simmering soup (Takes Minutes to do).

As the soup cooks, the taro cocoyam breaks down and releases its natural starch, thickening the soup. It is important to cook it thoroughly to ensure it is soft and fully integrated into the soup.

The grinded nature of our Frambuk Cocoyam soup thickeners means it can easily get broken down in the cooking process.

Taro cocoyam not only enhances the texture of soups but also adds a subtle flavor and nutritional benefits. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a valuable addition to a balanced diet.

So, if you’re looking to thicken your soups naturally, consider using taro cocoyam, and enjoy the hearty and velvety texture it brings to your culinary creations.