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Wagassi

Wagassi is a cow's milk cheese from northern Benin, characterized by its mild flavor and red rind, which is a result of dipping the cheese into warm water with the Calotropis procera leaf extract. It is traditionally prepared by the Fulani people, mostly women, and it can be bought in towns such as Parakou.


The cheese is praised for its unique properties such as the fact that it does not melt easily, even at high temperatures. It can be consumed fried or cooked in sauces, but it is rarely consumed fresh.