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It is a crucial crop in Southern and Southwestern Ethiopia, providing food security for over 20 million people. The three main enset\u2010derived food products are kocho, amicho, and bulla. Most studies have focused primarily on kocho, with much less attention given to the characteristics, production methods, and uses of bulla. Despite being traditionally regarded as the highest quality enset product and its considerable importance, the existing literature on bulla production contains significant inconsistencies. Additionally, much of the current literature does not clearly distinguish between bulla and fermented bulla; these two terms are often used interchangeably, which creates confusion. This review synthesized existing knowledge on bulla processing, nutritional profiles, socioeconomic roles, and medicinal applications. Following PRISMA guidelines, 337 records were identified through database searching. 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