Powdered potash

Potash (known as Kanwa, Kaun or Akanwu) acts as a natural alkaline ingredient to quickly soften tough foods like beans, meat, and vegetables (e.g., okra, jute leaves) and to increase the slimy, viscous texture (mucilage) in soups, reducing cooking time and improving consistency for dishes like Okro, Ewedu, Abacha, and Moi Moi.