Egypt would reduce the amount of wheat used in making subsidised bread, augmenting it with sweet potato flour. Bread flour diversification is common in AfricaEgypt is not alone on this path of innovation. Countries like Rwanda, Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, and Cameroon, already use sweet potato flour for bread and pastries. Impact of the Russian-Ukraine war on Egypt’s bread industryRussia and Ukraine are the world’s top exporters of wheat. It relies heavily on both countries for wheat supply.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 03, 2022 10:57 UTC