If you grew up in Nigeria, you already know..
Ponmo is versatile.
It fits in every where... In soups, in stew, in pepper soup, and many other combos.
But over the years, you may have heard some people ask:
“Is Ponmo even useful?”
“Does it have any nutritional value?”
“Why are we chewing skin like it’s meat?”
So today, we’re breaking it down...
Is wh1te Ponmo just for chewing, or is it actually doing something for your body?
Let’s find out..
What Is White Ponmo, Really?
Ponmo is simply cow skin, and it comes in two types.
There's the White Ponmo which is processed without fire and the brown ponmo which is processed with fire, giving it it's characteristic brown colour.
In this post however, we will be focusing just on white ponmo.
So, Does White Ponmo Have Any Nutritional Value?
The short answer is Yes.
Here’s what white Ponmo brings to the table:
✔️ Collagen: This is a structural protein that supports your skin, joints, bones, and even gut health. It’s what gives ponmo that chewy bounce and is also what helps your skin glow and your joints stay healthy.
✔️ Low Fat, Low Calories: If you’re trying to eat light but still want that feel of meat in your food, white ponmo is for you. It gives you the mouthful feel of meat, and is perfect for fit-fam days when you’re watching calories but still want to chew.
✔️ Trace Minerals: Depending on how it’s processed, white ponmo can offer small amounts of calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. Not enough to build a diet on, but still beneficial in a balanced meal.
Now Let’s Be Real…
White ponmo isn’t a complete source of protein. It doesn’t have enough essential amino acids, vitamins like B12, or the muscle-building power you’d get from regular beef, chicken, or fish.
So while ponmo gives chewy t3xture, flavour, and snacky vibes — it shouldn’t be your only source of nutrition. It should be paired with other proteinous meat cuts.
Final Verdict: Is White Ponmo Useless?
Absolutely not. White ponmo is not useless, it’s just misunderstood.
It may not give you all the nutrients your body needs, but it gives you Collagen, a low-fat, low-calorie chew, and pure culinary satisfaction.
Let’s not forget — it makes the soups and stews fun.
So next time someone calls ponmo useless, just smile and say, “You never sabi”
Where do you get clean quality white ponmo in Lagos, you may ask..
The answer is also very short; At Meat Madam!!!
We process White ponmo in a clean safe way, s0 you don’t have to second-guess what you’re putting in your body.
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