2019年4月15日 · Nzu, or calabash chalk is an edible clay that is found mainly in Nigeria and other West African countries. The common name is calabash chalk. However, in Nigeria, most …

2024年2月27日 · Nzu clay, also known as Calabar chalk or kaolin clay, is one such treasure with a rich history of utilisation across various cultures. This humble clay, derived from the earth, …

Calabash chalk is identified by different names such as calabar stone (English), la craie or argile (French), mabele (Lingala in Congo), nzu (Igbo of Nigeria), ndom (Efik/Ibibio Nigeria) eko …

2011年6月17日 · Calabash chalk, also known as Calabar stone, Poto, La craie, Argiles, Mabele, Nzu, and Ndom, is available in a variety of forms including powder, moulded shapes, and …

Nzu known to the Igbo people of South Eastern Nigeria is a white clay that is excavated from the clay soil. This white clay is also known as Kaolin as well as Calabash Chalk. It is known as …

Pica and nzu have a two-way relationship as a result of this nzu causes iron deficiency anaemia which leads to compulsive eating of edible clay which worsens the anaemia and the cycle …

Nzu also known as calabash clay is locally made from clay and sand with or without salt and it is mostly used by people from the Southern and Eastern part of Nigeria. It is 100 natural and …

Nzu, also known as calabash chalk, is edible clay mostly found in Nigeria and other West African nations. Calabash chalk is known as "ndom" in Efik/Ibibio and "Eko" in Bini/Edo. However, …

2025年1月6日 · Calabash chalk, also known as “nzu” in Igbo land is a geographic material popularly consumed in West African countries for pleasure, and by pregnant women as a cure …