*Obiloma, A.A.1, Ogbonna P.C.2, Okere, T.O.3, Adumanya, O.C.U.4 and Maduforo A.N.5 1-4Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State Polytechnics Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria. 5Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. *Corresponding author: [email protected] ; Mobile: +234-8034055621 ABSTRACT Background: Hippocrateawelwitchiis an indigenous spice consumed in Nigeria. It is commonly used in preparing different types of soups. …