Kaun / Akaun Nigerian Cooking Potash
Why use Kaun/ Potash in Nigerian food
Akaun is added to soups, legumes, meat and sauces usually for three reasons: to increase Viscosity in soups like Okra and Ewedu (jute) , to faster tenderize tough cuts of meat and legumes and or to colloid oil and water.
hello, pls i put too much kaun in my beans and it really taste some how, pls is there a remedy? its my last beans oo
What is the difference or similarities between baking Soda and Potash?
What is the shelf life of akanwu (potash)?
The packet i got does not have an expiry date.
Where can I find potash in Lagos?
Any local market.
It depend on where you stay
Any small market aroud your are will have. Not shoprite oh. Or you go to elewe omo people.
Where can I buy this potash in the US?
Check your local indian food store.
At any African market.
Potash is most definitely different than baking soda. Potash is potassium, and frankly I don’t think you know what your talking about.
Do you know how to read? where in this post do you see anything about potash being the same as baking soda? baking soda as a substitute for potash – absolutely. We never claimed they were the same, learn to read please.
A pinch of potash in the water for semolina makes it really come out very nice
wow! that is definitely new, I will have to try it.
Where can you get baking potash in the UK, this is different to bicarbonate of soda?
It’s the same as bicarbonate of soda. you will find it in the baking isle of major grocery stores.
No it isn’t. You chastised someone earlier. Learn to read.
Awww cute.
Commenters was asking about Bicarbonate of Soda and Baking Soda. Google is your friend.
I have cooking Potash Akanwu in Togo for sell in large quantity
Is baking Soda good for yam pottage?
Why would you need baking soda in yam pottage?
pls is this potash same as the one which is used as fertilizer
no it’s not
Pls, are u saying that baking soda can also b used in foods as softeners ( in meats, beans..etc)
yes it can be
Too much of anything is Bad for you. Therefore use your akaun, ie potash sparingly, even baking soda.
Too much of anything is Bad for you. Therefore use you akaun, ie potash sparingly, even baking soda.
The baking soda does work. Zimbabweans use it as well for cooking okra
Comment…I n’t think is good to the body
How I miss Ovo with dry fish and boiled yam on Saturday mornings..
Baking soda is good though but it destroys the nutrients in veges and leaves you with only the fiber.
Is it advisable to eat food prepared with potash (kaun) in pregnancy most especially ‘owo’ by d Edos’.
very veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy GOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDd
my gyn says it is not good for pregnant women as it contracts the womb
Is it tru dat potash affects sperm cells in men?
I am not certain, I think you should ask your DR.
It causes testicular injury and affects sperm production, thus definitely affecting the sperm physiology. I am a research scientist and personally carried out the studies. Even we tried treating with local spices, it worsened the effect. It therefore implies the injury is irreversible. However, we didn’t find any effect on other organs. Men should therefore limit its intake. The research work will soon be published in a scientific journal.
looking forward to seeing your research paper.
Na your people de eat kaun pass for owo soup and they are very virile. What are you talking about for Christ’s sake??
please can you refer me to the journal?
There is a soup we make called Ovo in Edo state. I wonder if I can use Baking soda instead of kaun to make it.
My mother in law is Togolese, she taught me to use baking soda instead of kaun for Okro and ewedu, that’s how its done in Togo, you just add a tsp at the most, i definitely prefer it
This is interesting! I will definitely try Baking soda.
My mother in law is Togolese, she taught me to use baking soda instead of kaun for Okro and ewedu, that’s how its done in Togo, you just add a tsp at the most, i definitely prefer it
It’s really very useful for beans.
I heard!!!! Have you ever tried it?