Locust Beans

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Ir or Eware is a type of fermented and processed locust beans used as a condiment in cooking. It is similar to ogiri and douchi. It is very popular among the Yoruba people and Edo people of Nigeria. It is used in cooking traditional soups like egusi soup, okro soup, Ewedu soup and ogbono soup.Locust beans is also great for your kidney. Again, the antioxidant, carotenoids in iru helps in protecting you against kidney stones. People who have kidney stone issues would find this helpful. It is easy to add to your meal.Locust beans is also great for your kidney. Again, the antioxidant, carotenoids in iru helps in protecting you against kidney stones. People who have kidney stone issues would find this helpful. It is easy to add to your mealLocust bean, commonly referred to as iru by Yorubas, 'ogiri', 'dawa dawa' by Igbos, is a local seasoning or condiment used in soups and stews. A very popular soup ingredient, globally,