Ogbono is the seed of a wild (bush) mango plant called dika or the African-mango (Irvingia gabonensis) used in preparing a protein rich delicacy called ogbono soup. This plant grows freely in the tropical rain forest of Africa, and its fruit, the African bush mango is eaten all across this region, from Senegal, via Nigeria, Angola to Uganda. 100g
Ground ogbono can be used to add thickness to ogbono soup. Ogbono seeds (also known as wild mango or African mango) are mango-like fruits. Once ground, they can be used as a thickener and provide a dark colour to soups.
Hearty ogbono soup is a mixture of meat (chicken, goat, beef), fish (shrimp or crayfish), leafy vegetables and palm oil, which is served with fufu, a West African starchy side made from ground plantains, cassava or yams.