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Parkia Africana

The African locust tree, producing seeds which the natives of Soudan roast, and then bruise and allow to ferment in water until they become putrid, when they are carefully washed, pounded into powder,...

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The African locust tree, producing seeds which

the natives of Soudan roast, and then bruise and allow to ferment

in water until they become putrid, when they are carefully washed,

pounded into powder, and made into cakes, which are said to be

excellent, though having a very unpleasant smell. The pulp

surrounding the seeds is made into a sweet farinaceous

preparation.



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