What It Is
Cocoyam is a starchy root crop with edible corms and leaves. It is a versatile staple food rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Cocoyam is consumed in boiled, pounded, roasted, or processed forms across several cuisines and is also used as a thickener in soups and sauces.
Export Form
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Fresh Cocoyam Corms (Washed or Unwashed)
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Peeled and Sliced (Frozen or Dried)
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Cocoyam Flour (finely milled and packaged)
Specifications
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Varieties Available:
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Colocasia esculenta (Ede) – small round tubers
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Xanthosoma sagittifolium (Ede Ofe) – larger, long tubers
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Size: 100g–500g per tuber
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Moisture Content (Fresh): 70–80%
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Moisture Content (Dried): Max 12%
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Packaging:
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Fresh: Woven or ventilated sacks (25kg, 50kg)
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Dried or Flour: Food-grade sealed bags (5kg, 10kg, 25kg)
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Shelf Life:
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Fresh: 2–3 weeks under cool storage
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Dried/Flour: 6–12 months when properly stored
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Uses
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Boiled and eaten as a main dish or side
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Pounded as a traditional swallow
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Ground into flour for baking or thickening soups
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Used in special delicacies like cocoyam porridge, Ofe Akwu, Ofe Onugbu, and more
Market Demand
Cocoyam enjoys growing popularity in diaspora communities due to its unique taste, nutritional value, and cultural relevance. Health-conscious consumers also favor it as a gluten-free alternative.
Why Choose Our Product
At SIKADE-WASAG MULTI PURPOSE LIMITED, we supply clean, firm, and damage-free cocoyam with proper handling and packaging. Our products meet international phytosanitary standards and are available for both wholesale and retail export.
