The flesh of the palm kernel fruit is used to make Banga soup. After boiling the fruit, the oil used to make the soup is removed. Banga soup has all the health advantages but is literally made of palm oil. Let’s learn more about the health benefits of banger soup.

How Many Calories Are in Banga Soup?

these are the main ingredients of banga soup and their respective proportions. ingredients calories:

• An estimate of the palm kernel fruit’s oils: 360 kcal
• Maggi, 1/3 3 calories per cube of chicken.
• 16 calories in 1/4 of an onion
• 10 calories are in 1/10 of a red bell pepper.
• 1/4 Cod (stockfish): 45 cal
• 6 calories from 1 tsp of crayfish
• This adds up to 440 calories overall. Keep in mind that you have added extra calories by the time you add your meat.

Does Banga have Cholesterol?

Naturally, vitamin K, magnesium, and vitamins A and E are abundant in Banga palm oil. The packaging of Banga Fresh Palm Fruit Extracts provided a genuine Nigerian traditional taste for dishes like palm soup and stew. It has less cholesterol and is undiluted.

What are the Health Benefits of Banga Soup?

1. Premenstrual syndrome is alleviated.

Banga soup is highly helpful for premenstrual syndrome victims Numerous studies have shown that eating Banga soup, which provides magnesium and a combination of vitamins B6 and C, can help reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. 

This suggests that eating a cup of Banga soup may help lessen the discomfort and swelling associated with PMS, including leg swelling, bloating, and insomnia.

2. Makes pregnant women’s immune systems stronger

The immune systems and reproductive health of expectant mothers depend on the vitamins A and E found in banga soup. Their skin and mucous membranes are more resilient to bacteria and viruses, and their immune system is strengthened.

3. Helps in skin health

Banga soup is something that women who are worried about the condition of their skin should try frequently. 

This is due to the presence of vitamin E, a potent naturally occurring antioxidant that contributes to the appearance of more youthful skin. It lowers the chance of developing cancer as well. Furthermore, the vitamins in Banga soup nourish and shield skin and hair from drying out.

4. It is one food that has no negative effects on the child and mother

Pregnant women should always watch what they eat to avoid damaging their unborn child. Banga soup, on the other hand, is one food that is safe to have when expecting. This is so because neither the mother nor the foetus are impacted.

5. Helpful for the eyes of the mother and child

The Vitamin A present in Banga soup acts like an antioxidant making it very vital for good vision for both a pregnant woman and her unborn baby.

Banga Soup Ingredients 

• Fresh Palm Fruits (Banga) [about 2kg]
• Meat (1kg)
• Crayfish (half cup)
• Fresh Prawn (one cup)
• 1 Smoked fish
• Scotch bonnet pepper [rodo] (8)
• Ataiko (1 tbsp)
• Irugege (1 tsp)
• Oburunbebe Stick (Banga stick) (1)
• Half cup sliced atama or bitter leaves (half cup)
• Periwinkles
• Salt and stock cubes to taste.

How to Make Banga Soup

• Thoroughly wash palm fruit to get rid of any unwanted particles and sand. Periwinkles and smoked salmon should also be well-cleaned and washed.
• After about twenty minutes of boiling, pound the palm fruit with some water to separate the thick, creamy residue from the chaff. To fully eliminate the chaff in this operation, a sieve would be required.
• Mix the crayfish with the ataiko and irugege, the native spices. Add the scotch bonnet pepper and blend as well.
• Smash the leaves of time.
• For a few minutes, parboil fresh prawns in around half a cup of salted water. Meat must also be soft from prior boiling.
• The Banga extract or palm fruit should be boiled for approximately 15 minutes to thicken 
• Add the ground local spices, meat, fish, and pepper once the Banga has thickened. Saute for an additional ten minutes, adding salt to taste.
• Periwinkles and parboiled prawns should now be added, along with stock cubes to taste. Simmer for a few more minutes before adding the leaves. You can serve your banga soup after boiling it for around three minutes.