Enugu govt, dietician warn against using adulterated oil, colourant for Okpa delicacy
The Enugu State Government and a dietician have warned against using adulterated oil and non-food colourants in preparing Okpa, a popular local delicacy in the state.
A dietician’s views Also speaking, a dietician, Chioma Nwachukwu, deputy director, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, debunked claims that Okpa itself caused kidney disease, describing it as a nutritious and healthy food.
The dietician, however, warned that problems could arise from adulteration during preparation, particularly through the use of unapproved food colourants, adulterated cooking oil and inappropriate packaging materials.
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