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Oha Leaves

Oha leaves are tender leaves of the African rosewood tree, commonly used in Nigerian soups.

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About Oha Leaves

Oha leaves are tender edible leaves associated with the African rosewood tree and used as a leafy ingredient in Nigerian cooking. They are commonly added to soups, where they soften while retaining some leaf structure.

Fresh leaves are green and delicate, with a mild leafy flavour and a slightly fibrous or chewy texture that can become more pronounced with maturity. The exact botanical species represented by the culinary term may vary in usage.

Oha leaves may be sold fresh or dried. Dried leaves are rehydrated or added directly to cooking, and differ from fresh leaves in colour, aroma, and texture; cooking softens the leaves while their structure may remain partly visible.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Oha Leaves nutrition & diet

Oha Leaves nutritional value

Oha leaves (Pterocarpus mildbraedii) · edible leaves · fresh-weight basis

Per 100 g of the edible portion of fresh oha leaves, per 100 g.

Calories
57kcal
Protein
3.8g
Carbs
8.2g
Fat
0.8g

Reference values for fresh edible leaves. Variety, maturity and growing conditions can materially change composition.

Portions & preparation

Use the edible tender leaf portion after removing tough stems and washing as appropriate. Fresh, wilted, dried, or frozen leaves are different reference forms, and cooking changes texture and yield. For soup, distinguish the leaves from the broth, oils, meats, fish, and other ingredients contributing to the finished portion.

Compare the right form: Match references to identified tender Oha leaves, specifying fresh, dried, frozen, or cooked form and whether stems or other parts remain.

Diet considerations

Oha leaves are plant-derived when they are the leaves of the identified African rosewood tree. Compatibility changes in soups containing meat, fish, shellfish, animal stock, or cereal thickeners. The leaves alone should not be used to classify the finished dish, and local identification is important because common names can vary.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: PROTA4U: Pterocarpus mildbraedii (oha leaves) ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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