Health Benefits of African Breadfruit (Ukwa)

Ukwa, as it is called in Igbo is a very popular food in Nigeria especially in South-Eastern part where it is held in a very high esteem. It is a common food which every family prepare frequently or once in a while due to its seasonal availability. Breadfruit is related to some fruits like figs, mulberries, jackfruits and breadnut and it belongs to the Moraceae family with the scientific name as Traculia Africana.