• Wild Mango

• Ogbono

• Irvingia gabonensis

These are actually different names for the same plant species — Irvingia gabonensis — commonly known as:

Overview:

• Scientific name: Irvingia gabonensis

• Common names: Wild Mango, African Mango, Bush Mango, Dika Nut, Ogbono

• Native to: West and Central Africa

Key Uses:

1. Culinary:

• The seeds (often called ogbono seeds) are widely used in West African cooking, especially in soups like ogbono soup. The ground seeds have a mucilaginous (slimy) texture when cooked, similar to okra.

• The fruit is edible and resembles a mango, which is why it’s often called “wild mango.”

2. Nutritional and Medicinal:

• The seeds are high in fat and protein.

• Supplements made from Irvingia gabonensis extract have been marketed for weight loss and cholesterol control, though scientific evidence is mixed.

3. Commercial:

• The oil extracted from the seeds (sometimes called dika oil) is used in cooking, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

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