Fufu, a staple meal widely enjoyed across Nigeria, has recently been investigated by Sunday PUNCH. This scrutiny revealed harmful additives are used in its processing. Reports indicate that some producers mix substances like Kongi soap, alum, detergent, bleach and other chemicals to speed up fermentation and improve texture, unknowingly posing serious health risks to consumers.

This has sparked concerns about the staple safety, with calls for stricter regulations and safer production methods to protect public health.