How Garri will Change the Nutritional Space in Nigeria.( Food Fortification)

Cassava flakes made from fortified yellow garri.

 

The Current State of Garri in Nigeria: Garri has been a staple food in Nigeria for centuries and is consumed by people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. It is usually made in large batches, either at home or in local garri processing factories. 

Traditionally, this process has been labor-intensive and time-consuming. In recent years, advances in food processing technology have revolutionized the production of garri. With these new machines in place, garri can now be produced using fewer resources and in faster turnaround times. Additionally, modern garri processing machines allow for greater quality control and a higher degree of precision in the product. This shift towards centralized processing has enabled companies to create more hygienic, efficient, and sustainable garri than ever before. It has also led to the emergence of new brands of fortified garri, which are now widely available throughout Nigeria. 

 How Garri is Changing the Nutritional Space: Garri has long been recognized for its high energy content and ability to provide immediate satisfaction for hunger. However, the nutritional content of garri is often overlooked. As more entrepreneurs focus on creating nutritious and high-quality garri, it is quickly becoming the snack of choice for Nigerian families. Due to its high fiber and protein content, as well as its fortification with essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, C, iron, and folic acid, garri is now being recognized as a complete mini-meal. Additionally, it is easy to make and can be stored for long periods of time, making it a great way to get nourishment on the go. 

 Garri is not only providing nutrition but also creating business opportunities for Nigerian entrepreneurs. Through popularizing fortified garri and advocating for greater awareness about the nutritional benefits of this foodstuff, these entrepreneurs are changing the food space in Nigeria by making garri a more affordable and nutritional snack option for people from all walks of life. 

 The Potential of Garri: Garri has immense potential to address one of the most pressing nutrition challenges in Nigeria – micro nutrient deficiency. Fortified garri can provide an important source of the essential vitamins and minerals that are lacking in the diets of many Nigerians. 

 An increase in the availability and availability of fortified garri could also help to reduce the prevalence of under-nutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria. Furthermore, fortified garri could help to improve academic performance and overall physical and mental health in Nigeria. 

 The Future of Garri in Nigeria: Given the potential of garri as a nutritious snack, it is clear that fortified garri has the potential to revolutionize the availability of micro nutrients in Nigeria. To capitalize on this potential, the Nigerian government needs to encourage more investment in the production and processing of fortified garri. This can be done by creating incentives for businesses to produce this foodstuff, as well as expanding access and affordability of fortified garri in all areas of the country, particularly rural and under served regions. 

 In addition, the government needs to provide more nutritional education and awareness about the benefits of consuming fortified garri to ensure that its citizens are able to make informed decisions about their diets. 

 Conclusion: Garri is a long-standing staple in Nigeria, but it is now undergoing a transformation – and the potential for this nutritional powerhouse to revolutionize the nutritional space in Nigeria is immense.

How to make garri chocolate cake.

 

CASSAVA FLAKES.

 Cassava flakes

Echbee Foods brings you the finest Cassava Flakes, made from yellow garri. Our flakes are highly nutritious and provide energy and vigor to your body throughout the day. Our Cassava Flakes have a crispy texture and unique flavor that will make your snack time enjoyable.  

Cassava Flakes are naturally gluten-free, providing an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, manganese, and dietary fiber. With high levels of protein and essential fatty acids, it makes for a healthy alternative to conventional snacks. Moreover, it has a low glycemic index which is beneficial for those with diabetes.  

At Echbee Foods, we guarantee that all our Cassava Flakes are of the highest quality and packed with flavor. Enjoy deliciousness every day with our natural Cassava Flakes!

CASSAVA FLAKES BY ECHBEE FOODS.

 

How to turn yellow garri to nutritious cereal for children.

 Garri can be made into nutritious meals for children. Garri can be mixed with various ingredients  depending on the need you want to meet.

 Garri can be mixed with prawns,  shrimps, peanuts and many other ingredients to provide required nutrients to children that are hungry and malnourished living in  rural communities or war-torn zones. This can be used as a cereal to start the day.

Yellow garri+ sugar and crayfish

Mix all ingredients together

.Garri Cereal

Echbee foods uses garri to make nutritious wholesome foods for different individuals satisfying various healthy needs.

This is recipe can serve  children, teenagers or the elderly that crave/need nutritious meals. Echbee foods with  nutritious garri cereal. This is a new and healthy way to eat garri.

  How to turn yellow garri to nutritious cereal for children. This small recipe can #savechildren.

This is why you should add crayfish to diet..

GARRI RECIPE : HOW TO MAKE GARRI COOKIES.

                     HOW TO MAKE GARRI COOKIES.

Garri is a common staple food in Africa and Nigeria particularly, this granular food can be used to make nutritious meals.

Echbee Foods uses 100% garri for products, NO FLOUR/ BAKING POWDER.

In many parts of the world where many people especially children are hungry and malnourished, learning how to turn cheap garri to wholesome food is key to end hunger, create wealth and promote well -being.

You agree with me that some kids take garri in the mornings because that is all that is available, lets see how to add value to garri to create nutritious cookies.

Garri-Cookie Mix.

                                                      Cut cookie dough to desired shapes and design.

                                                          Set cookie in oven and bake.

Delicious cookies ready.

                                                      Serve cookies with milk or beverage.

ECHBEE FOODS : HOW TO USE GARRI TO MAKE PUFF-PUFF.

ECHBEE FOODS: USING GARRI TO MAKE PUFF-PUFF.

Delicious puff-puff made from garri.

If you love puff-puff but dont know you can use garri to make it? you are in for a treat. Garri is really a unique product,you can make amazing products from it. Garri snacks are quite nutritious  and wholesome, see our #garri puff-puff.

Echbee Foods using creative means to improve nutrition. Cassava is abundant in the country being the largest producer in the world. 70% of cassava is processed into Garri, a common staple food in the country.

Garri can be used to achieve SDG 2 goal, end hunger. This can be achieved by using garri a common staple in the country to produce nutritious meals. Children dont need to go hungry, there are an array of nutritious products to choose from.

This is  garri puff-puff, comes in different variants and can be used as breakfast for kids.

 

HOW ECHBEE FOODS IS TURNING GARRI TO EXTRAORDINARY PRODUCTS.

 Echbee Foods, turning ordinary garri to extraordinary products. We are building a garri empire one recipe at a time providing nutritious food for children, empowering women and ensuring food security.

HOW ECHBEE FOODS IS USING GARRI TO MAKE EXTRAORDINARY PRODUCTS.

  Why garri? why not?  There is no home in Africa where garri is not on the menu at least twice a day, crunch the numbers and see the possibilities. If a larger % of the population eat garri, the cassava is here in the country, processing is done here then there is a market, a perpetual market.

 Introduction of garri to people is not necessary the catch here is to show how ordinary garri can be nutritious and affordable. Garri is easily accessible, affordable and a larger portion of the population are accustomed to the food.

ECHBEE FOODS CREATING DELICIOUS PRODUCTS USING GARRI.

Echbee foods thus decided to fortify what was already common in most homes to achieve our purpose of balanced meal with garri. Garri which is the most common by -product is food for over 800 million people in the world, thus fortifying the garri to produce a highly nutritious cereal can generate over 120 billion naira as revenue. 

  Welcome to the garri empire, a world of possibilities. We are changing the way people eat garri, one recipe at a time.

 The signature product of Echbee foods is our cassava flakes, which can be a snack or cereal.

Echbee cassava flakes as a snack.

Echbee flakes  as a cereal.

 

HOW TO USE GARRI TO MAKE BREAD.

    Echbee foods is poised to show the potential of yellow garri by unveiling opportunities in the value chain.

 Garri can be branded and packaged for export. It can also be used to make mouth watering delicacies such as bread, cake, finger foods and so much more.

  

Garri mix

GARRI DOUGH

LET DOUGH SIT FOR 20 MINS

CUT DOUGH TO PORTIONS

BAKED GARRI BREAD READY.

HOW TO USE GARRI TO MAKE NUTRITIOUS FLAKES

 Garri is a common staple in the country and many sub Saharan African countries, garri has also found a place in the international market. 

Garri is a considered a healthy food because its a fermented product and also because its soluble fiber. Garri though rich in carbohydrate can be fortified with other nutrients to cater for various needs. Garri usually consumed as EBA with various soups OR soaked in water. Garri can be prepared in a variety of ways to produce wholesome nutritious meals .

Why drink garri when you can have delicious flakes.