Refreshing drink options and some fruit
Usually grown in countries like Nigeria and Senegal which are in the west of Africa. Lovely and different shades of pink, it varies from neon pink to fuchsia. Can be grown in the comfort of your own home
In season in September. It can be made into sauce and goes nicely with groundnut and paw paw.
Nigerian Bananas are no always yellow, but that doesn't stop them from being sweet.
Sugarcane is a tropical, perennial grass that forms lateral shoots at the base to produce multiple stems, typically three to four metres high and about five cm in diameter. The stems grow into cane stalk, which when mature constitutes approximately 75% of the entire plant. A mature stalk is typically composed of 11–16% fiber, 12–16% soluble sugars, 2–3% non-sugars, and 63–73% water.
Some say its an anti-cancer miracle. Some consider it bitter but because its healthy,
These big fruits are very nice with fruit salad, they are best when in season and can be enjoyed by all.
There are many different types of mangoes grown in Nigeria, each with their own unique tastes.
Although Nigerian oranges aren't orange, they are still rich in fibre and vitamin C. They are sweet and healthy
Not all fruits are juicy. This is a crunchy fruit that is very satisfactory. It is taken mainly by the Igbos.
These small fruits are basically african cherries. They are in season only once a year and it can be really sweet or really sour.
Scientific name: Carica papaya. This juicy fruit is best served chilled and is usually added in fruit salad in Nigeria, it goes well with pineapples and watermelon
It is most times a non-alcoholic drink taken by Nigerians both young and old of different tribes.