Bitter kola, scientifically known as Garcinia kola, is a flowering plant found in West and Central Africa. The seeds, which are the most consumed part,...
Ducros Curry refers to a blend of spices, including turmeric, which gives it a characteristic yellow color, packaged and sold by the Ducros brand. Curry...
Derica Sachet Tomato refers to tomato paste or puree packaged in small sachets under the "Derica" brand. It's commonly used in cooking to add tomato...
Malta Guinness is a non-alcoholic malt beverage produced by Guinness. It's popular in many African countries, especially in Nigeria. Made from barley, hops, and water,...
Grounded ogbono is the powdered form of the seeds from the African bush mango tree (Irvingia gabonensis). It's commonly used in West African cuisine, especially...
TomTom is a well-known brand of hard candy that offers a strong menthol flavor. Widely consumed in West Africa, this candy provides a refreshing, cool...
Local sponge" usually refers to a traditional African bathing sponge known by various names in different regions, such as "Sapor" in some West African countries....
Potash, locally known as "kaun" in Nigeria, is a type of edible salt that is often used in traditional African cooking, particularly in West Africa....
Omorogun is a traditional wooden stirring stick or paddle used in Nigerian cuisine, primarily for mixing and beating starchy dishes to achieve a smooth, stretchy...
Alum is a chemical compound, most commonly known as potassium aluminum sulfate. It's a translucent crystal and is traditionally used as an astringent, a styptic...
Dried chili pepper refers to chili peppers that have been sun-dried or dehydrated to preserve them. The drying process concentrates their heat and flavor. Dried...
Banga Fresh Palm Fruit Extract is a packaged product containing the concentrated extract from palm fruits. It's commonly used in West African cuisines, especially in...
