Cowpea
Cowpea is an annual herbaceous legume. Its tolerance to sandy soils and low rainfall makes it an essential crop in semi-arid regions of Africa and Asia. Cowpea seeds are rich in protein. It's relatively cost-effective because the plant's nodules fix atmospheric nitrogen, making it a valuable crop for resource-poor farmers. Our products mainly use his pods, which are, of course, nutritious and delicious.
Production Cycle:
All year round
Shelf Life:
20 years
Available in:
Dice
Packaging Format:
Bulk
Ingredients:
Cowpea
Excipients:
Benefits
Freeze-dried cowpea is a legume rich in protein, fibre, carbohydrates and vitamins and minerals that support healthy immune system. Cowpea starch is digested more slowly than the starch from cereals, which is more beneficial to human health. It contains fatty acids that lower the risk of coronary diseases as well as suppress cholesterol and prevent blood pressure.
Recipe
Cowpea can be added with white vinegar, pepper, dried chili, ginger slices, bay leaves, star anise and then stewed. This makes a great side dish for meals. Cowpeas can also be paired with sea cucumbers. They are great served with peanut butter. Cowpea fragrant dried pork rice is a popular product in our area.
Tips
Methods such as fermentation, steeping, germination, bran removal and autoclaving are used in the production process. So this counteracts the anti-nutritional factors in the cowpea itself. There is no need to worry about the reprocessing process when eating freeze-dried cowpea.
