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Fact sheet about legume in Ghana

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  • was released in 1992. It has medium maturing attribute, resistant to shattering, seed colour is cream, maturity period is 105-115 days and it yields 1.2 to 1.8 ton/h. Anidaso is applicable in Guinea Savanna, Sudan Savanna, transition and coastal Savanna zones. It can be processed for oil; can be used as meal for the animal feed industry; can be processed for human consumption and made into products including soy milk, soy flour, soy protein, tofu and many retail food products.  Soybeans are also used in many non-food (industrial) products.
  • was released in 1992. Its seed coat colour is cream, matures in 100-110 days, yields 1.8 t/ha. It is suitable for Guinea Savanna, Sudan Savanna, transition and coastal zones. It can be processed for oil; it can be used as meal for the animal feed industry; can be processed for human consumption and made into products including soy milk, soy flour, soy protein, tofu and many retail food products.  Soybeans are used also in many non-food (industrial) products.
  • was released in 2005. It has early-maturing attribute, has bold and creamy seed, tolerant to lodging, it is early-maturing (89-93 days), tolerant to major virus diseases of soybean in Ghana and has seed yield of 2.1t/ha. CRI-Nangbaar is applicable in Guinea Savanna, Sudan Savanna, transition and coastal Savanna zones. It can be processed for their oil: it can be used as meal for the animal feed industry; can be processed for human consumption and made into products including soy milk, soy flour, soy protein, tofu and many retail food products.  Soybeans are also used in many non-food (industrial) products.
  • was released in 2005. It has early-maturing (92-97 days) attribute, cream in colour, moderately resistant to virus, anthracnose. It is high-yielding (2.4 t/ha). CRI-Ahoto is suitable forGuinea Savanna, Sudan Savanna, transition and coastal Savanna zones. It can be processed for their oil; can be used as meal for the animal feed industry; can be processed for human consumption and made into products including soy milk, soy flour, soy protein, tofu and many retail food products.  Soybeans are used also in much non-food.
  • was released in 2018. Matures in 101 days, resistant to soybean rust disease, has yield potential of 3.4t/ha. It is resistant to pod shattering, it has stay-green trait, tolerant to drought even in the face of severe drought and resistant to lodging.  It is applicable in Savanna and the forest-Savanna transition zones. It can be processed for oil; can be used as meal for the animal feed industry; can be processed for human consumption and made into products including soy milk, soy flour, soy protein, tofu and many retail food products.  Soybeans are used also in many non-food (industrial) products.
  • was released in 2018. It has high number of branches per plant, high number of pods per peduncle, resistant to lodging and the soybean rust disease and potential yield of 3.5t/ ha. CRI-Toondana is suitable for Savanna and the forest-Savanna transition zones. It can be processed for oil; can be used as meal for the animal feed industry; can be processed for human consumption and made into products including  soy milk, soy flour, soy protein, tofu and many retail food products.  Soybeans are used also in many non-food (industrial) products.
  • soya bean variety was released in 1985. Its maturity period is 15 days, yield potential is 2.4 t/ha, susceptible to shattering, seed colour is cream, easy to thresh, excellent seed quality, good yield across many locations, tolerant to bacterial pustule and Cercospora leaf spot and good trap crop for Striga hermonthica. It is applicable in Guinea and Sudan Savanna, and transitional zone. It can be processed for oil; can be used as meal for the animal feed industry; can be processed for human consumption and made into products including soy milk, soy flour, soy protein, tofu and many retail food products.  Soybeans are used also in many non-food (industrial) products.
  • soya bean variety was released in 1985. It matures in 130 days, yield potential is 2.8 t/ha, seed colour is cream, susceptible to shattering, stable yield, easy to thresh, excellent seed quality and tolerant to common soy[1]bean pests and diseases. It is suitable for Guinea and Sudan Savanna, and transitional zone. It can be processed for oil; can be used as meal for the animal feed industry; can be processed for human consumption and made into products including soy milk, soy flour, soy protein, tofu and many retail food products.  Soybeans are used also in many non-food (industrial) products.
  • was released in 2003. Yield potential is 2.5-2.8 t/ ha, resistant to pod shattering (up to 3% shattering), medium maturity (110-115 days), seed colour is cream, excellent seed quality, high and stable yield across many environments, tolerant to common soy[1]bean pests and diseases, relatively tolerant to low soil P and trap-crop for Striga hermonthica. It is applicable in Guinea and Sudan Savanna, transitional and forest zones. It can be processed for oil; can be used as meal for the animal feed industry; can be processed for human consumption and made into products including soy milk, soy flour, soy protein, tofu and many retail food products.  Soybeans are used also in many non-food (industrial) products.

                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                                                                  

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 Benefits of Tamarind Juice

Tamarind seed
Tamarind seed

Tamarind juice is particu­larly abundant in vitamin C, which is important for a strong immune system, healthy skin and wound healing.

Additionally, tamarind provides significant amounts of B vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, as well as essential minerals like potassium, magnesium, and iron.

– Antioxidant properties

Tamarind contains po­tent antioxidants, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, which combat harmful free radicals in the body. This ox­idative stress reduction can help prevent cell damage and lower the risk of chronic diseases, including cancer.

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-Digestive health

Tamarind contains dietary fibre and natural laxatives that promote regular bowel movements, alleviate con­stipation and improve over­all gastrointestinal health.”

– Heart health

Regular consumption of tamarind juice may have a positive impact on cardio­vascular health. It can help lower cholesterol levels due to its high fibre content and antioxidants, reducing the risk of heart disease.

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– Anti-inflammatory prop­erties

Tamarind juice does a great job in curbing in­flammation in the body. High in anti-inflammatory compounds such as polyphe­nols and bioflavonoids, this property makes it potential­ly beneficial for individuals suffering from conditions like arthritis or chronic in­flammatory diseases.

– High magnesium content

Tamarind is rich in mag­nesium- 110 mg per 120 g of pulp. This simply con­cludes that drinking tama­rind is a convenient way to meet your daily magnesium requirements. It plays an important role in the for­mation of bones, regulates heart rhythm, and contrac­tion of muscles, and keeps blood sugar levels under check.

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Source; Healthshots.com

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Tamarind drink (Saamia)

Tamarind drink
Tamarind drinknu

Ingredients

• 100 grams of tama­rind seed (peeled including seeds)

• Water

• 50 grams of ginger

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• 2 grams of alligator pepper

• 3 grams of cloves

• Sugar to taste

Preparation

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• Peel and wash ginger, cloves, alligator pepper and blend.

• Soak tamarind overnight (optional)

• Boil water and pour over tamarind

• Soak for several hours

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• Mash the mixture for the pulp to come off the seeds

• Add grounded or blend­ed spices to the mixture

• Add water and boil for 30 minutes

• Put off fire and allow to cool

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• Sieve and strain to get rid of particles (spices and pulp)

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