Archives Tag: Acha
Gwote Acha, the Well Loved Delicacy in Plateau State
April 19, 2022
Today, our study of the delicacies of North-Central Nigeria brings us to Plateau State. This state derives its name from the picturesque Jos Plateau, a mountainous area in the north of the state with captivating rock formations. Plateau State was known for tin mining during the colonial era. Its climate also makes it possible to … Continue reading Gwote Acha, the Well Loved Delicacy in Plateau State
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Acha (Fonio)
April 19, 2022
Acha (fonio) is an exotic millet. It has two species- white (Digitaria exilis) and black (Digitaria iburua), mostly grown across the dry savannas, particularly on the upland plateau of central Nigeria with the black species restricted to the Jos-Bauchi Plateau of Nigeria. It has amazing flavour, taste, nutritional and health benefits. The grains are used … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Acha (Fonio)
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