Steps
- 1.
Lalo (Senegal): Tannins from baobab leaves reduce the sliminess of okra in this stew
- 2.
Miyan Kuka (Nigeria): Creates the characteristic thick, slightly astringent texture of this baobab leaf soup
- 3.
Dakoua (Burkina Faso): Tannins help bind and stabilize the sorghum-baobab leaf porridge
The Science
Primary Reaction
Tannin complexation