{"product_id":"fresh-locust-beans-iru","title":"Fresh Locust Beans (Iru)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh Locust Beans, known as \"iru,\" are the fermented seasoning that gives classic Nigerian soups their unmistakable depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iru is made from the seeds of the African locust bean tree, fermented until soft and deeply aromatic. It's a foundational umami seasoning used across Yoruba and wider West African cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy customers love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooks love it because a small amount instantly deepens the flavour of a pot, adding a savoury, slightly pungent richness that no bouillon cube or stock powder can fully replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a spoonful to ayamase, efo riro, ogbono soup, egusi soup or ofada stew while cooking. The strong smell mellows significantly once cooked into a dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA taste of home:\u003c\/strong\u003e Locust beans have been used across Nigeria and West Africa for generations as a natural fermented flavour booster, long before bouillon cubes existed, and remain essential in many traditional soup recipes today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate after opening to preserve freshness and slow further fermentation. Can also be frozen in small portions for longer storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Your Brand","offers":[{"title":"Standard Pack","offer_id":54280232665427,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/8004\/5139\/files\/IMG-20260712-WA0011_1.jpg?v=1784054044","url":"https:\/\/lizzybeepurepalmessence.co.uk\/products\/fresh-locust-beans-iru","provider":"LIZZYBEEPUREPALMESSENCE ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}