The Foods Behind
the Flours
Every pack on our shelf has a kitchen behind it, one with stories, traditions, and a soup pot bubbling in the background. This is where we share them.
Iyan & Elubo, More Than Swallow
In Yoruba tradition, iyan(pounded yam) is not just food. It's the centerpiece of celebrations, the welcome offered to guests of honor, the dish that signals “today is a good day.”
And amala, the dark, smooth swallow made from yam or plantain flour, is the everyday companion of gbegiri and ewedu, of abula, of family lunches that stretch into long afternoons.
When we package Diversity Foods Iyan Isu or Elubo Isu, we're sending these moments out into the world.
Classic Pounded Yam with Egusi Soup
500g Diversity Foods Poundo Yam Flour
1.2L water (approx.)
A pre-warmed serving bowl keeps iyan smooth on the table.
Bring water to a rolling boil in a heavy pot.
Lower the heat slightly. Pour in the Poundo Yam Flour gradually, stirring with a sturdy turning stick.
Continue turning, breaking up lumps. Add hot water in small splashes if the mixture feels too stiff.
Cover and cook on low for 3–5 minutes.
Stir vigorously one final time until the iyan is smooth, stretchy, and pulls cleanly from the sides of the pot.
Serve immediately with egusi, ogbono, efo riro, or any soup of your choice.
Amala with Gbegiri & Ewedu
The dark, smooth swallow that anchors so many Yoruba meals, paired with beans soup and jute leaves, topped with stew. Try it with our Yam Flour or, for a healthier variation, Unripe Plantain Flour.
View Full Recipe →Plantain Chips, A History of Ipekere
Plantain chips in Nigeria have always lived on the streets, sold in clear bags by women perched at bus stops, fried fresh in roadside cauldrons, eaten warm. Ipekere is the Yoruba name, but the snack is enjoyed across the country and increasingly across the diaspora.
What we do at Diversity Foods is take that street-food honesty and put it in a sealed pack.
Why Plantain Flour for Diabetic-Friendly Diets
Across Nigerian dietary guidance, Elubo Ogede (unripe plantain flour) is one of the most commonly recommended alternatives to traditional starch-heavy swallows. Its lower glycemic index, fiber content, and natural mineral profile make it a pragmatic, culturally familiar option.
We always recommend speaking with your doctor or dietitian for individual dietary advice.
Naturally free
Lower than wheat
Potassium · Fiber