{"product_id":"new-age-akanwu-potash-100g","title":"New Age Akanwu potash 100g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_03fad2fe14543e75\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eNew Age Akanwu Potash (100g) – The Essential Traditional Catalyst\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eMaster the art of authentic African cuisine with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003eNew Age Akanwu Potash\u003c\/b\u003e. This 100g pack contains premium, food-grade edible potash, an indispensable mineral salt used for centuries in West African kitchens. Whether you are looking to emulsify palm oil into a rich sauce or significantly reduce the cooking time of tough legumes and grains, New Age provides a clean, high-quality product that ensures your traditional dishes turn out exactly as they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eFrom the perfect \"nkwobi\" sauce to the softest \"ukwa,\" Akanwu is the functional secret behind some of the most celebrated textures in ethnic cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eKey Product Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect Emulsification:\u003c\/b\u003e The vital ingredient for creating \"Oronel\" (the yellow palm oil sauce) used in Abacha, Nkwobi, and Isi Ewu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNatural Tenderizer:\u003c\/b\u003e Acts as a catalyst to break down tough fibers in beans, pulses, and African Breadfruit (Ukwa), saving you hours of boiling time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTexture Enhancer:\u003c\/b\u003e Helps maintain the vibrant green color of vegetables and gives soups like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eEwedu\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003eOkra\u003c\/i\u003e their signature viscous consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAcidity Regulator:\u003c\/b\u003e Traditionally used to mellow the sharpness of certain ingredients, creating a more balanced flavor profile in soups and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHygienically Packed:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced and packaged to ensure it is free from the sand and impurities often found in open-market varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\"\u003e100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,0\"\u003eAkanwu, Kaun, Keun, Edible Potash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0\"\u003e100% Food-Grade Potash (Potassium Carbonate\/Bicarbonate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eForm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,1,0\"\u003eSolid\/Crystalline Chunks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,0\"\u003eKeep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to prevent moisture absorption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eTraditional Usage Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Thickening\/Emulsifying (e.g., Abacha or Nkwobi):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,0,0\"\u003eDissolve a small piece of Akanwu in a little warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,1,0\"\u003eStrain the liquid to ensure no sediment remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,1,2,0\"\u003eSlowly stir the Akanwu water into palm oil until the oil thickens and changes to a bright, creamy orange\/yellow color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Softening Beans or Ukwa:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0,0\"\u003eAdd a small piece (about the size of a pea) to the boiling pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,1,0\"\u003eThe alkaline nature of the potash will speed up the softening of the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Ewedu\/Okra:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0,0\"\u003eAdd a tiny pinch to the boiling water before adding the vegetables to enhance the \"draw\" and preserve the green color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eWhy Choose New Age Akanwu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNew Age\u003c\/b\u003e bridges the gap between traditional wisdom and modern food safety. Our \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003e100g Akanwu Potash\u003c\/b\u003e is selected for its purity and potency, meaning you need very small amounts to achieve professional results. It is a must-have for the diaspora kitchen and busy urban cooks who want to maintain the authentic taste and texture of home-cooked meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Akanwu should be used sparingly. Always dissolve and strain the liquid before adding it to your food to ensure a smooth, grit-free culinary experience. 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