Nigeria: Master bakers endorse Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) puree in bread as cost escalates

Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato• To reduce N100 per kg of puree included The national body of the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN) has endorsed the inclusion of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) puree in bread production as part of its ongoing efforts to cut the cost of bread production in Nigeria. It will be recalled that the association and other stakeholders recently increased the price of bread by 30 per cent as a result of the high cost of production inputs. In collaboration with Sano Foods Limited, AMBCN held a one-day seminar in Abuja to demonstrate 20 per cent inclusion of OFSP puree in bread production. Speaking at the end of the demonstration, the National Secretary of the association, Jude Okafor, said: “This is a very successful demonstration. We are happy with the outcome and the national body of AMBCN is fully in support of this new initiative. Our aim now is to ensure that the implementation cuts across all states for the benefit of all ...