Moimoi Leaves
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The scientific name for Moin Moin leaves is Thaumatococcus daniellii and it is not the same thing as banana leaves. It is called ewe eran (loosely translated to goat/sheep/ram leaves) in Yoruba.
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This is probably because they are sweet and goat/sheep/ram love then. In Ibo, they are called Uma leaves. Moi moi leaves contain a sweet protein called thaumatin which is used in the development of sweeteners and turns sour food sweet. This explains why moin moin steamed in leaves taste better than those made in anything else.
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