ukazi
Okazi leaf
Okazi leaf, also called ukazi, is a firm, fibrous leaf used fresh or dried, commonly sliced finely and cooked in soups and stews.
About Okazi leaf
Okazi leaf, also called ukazi, is a leaf used as a vegetable in parts of West and Central Africa. It is often sold fresh or dried, and dried leaves may be sliced or ground; the precise preparation and leaf condition vary by market.
The leaves are typically firm and fibrous, with a robust, somewhat bitter or astringent taste. They are commonly sliced finely and cooked in soups and stews, where prolonged cooking softens them. Dried leaves are tougher before cooking and may need soaking or extended simmering.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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Okazi leaf nutrition & diet
Okazi leaf nutritional value
Reference: Wild spinach, leaves, fresh, raw
Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.
- Calories
- 45kcal
- Protein
- 5.1g
- Carbs
- 2.5g
- Fat
- 0.7g
Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.
Fresh leaves, dried leaves, and ground dried leaf differ in water content and concentration; compare the same form and consider any soaking or cooking-related water changes.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Vegetarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Pescatarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Keto · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Paleo · Not established
- The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
- Low-carb · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- 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: FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Table for Western Africa (2019) — 04_080 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
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