Egusi is a wild member of the gourd family, with very dry skin and bitter flesh. It looks the same as watermelon seeds but taste quite differently. They are extremely nutritious- high in protein and oil. They are often use in West Africa as thickening agent in soups, and add depth to most meals
Achi powder is a soup thickener popular with Eastern Nigerian cooking . Achi powder is dried and ground to the finest consistency. It lends its own distinctive taste to any dish
Also referred to as wild African Mango seed, ground ogbono is used in preparing ogbono soup also know as Apon to the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Ogbona soup is best enjoyed with Pounded yam, amala or fufu.
Cocoyam soup is a special type that is prepared with edible cocoyam powder or fresh cocoyam. It is one of the soups adored by Igbos and majorly prepared on special occasions. Cocoyam powder can be used to prepare bitter leaves, oha or acts as a thickener to other ethnic soups.
Stockfish is very delicious in taste and highly nutritional. It is a good source of protein and very low in fat making it a good addition to any healthy diet. It is commonly included in popular Nigerian soups such as Egusi or Efo Riro
An age-old herbal remedy and long-time favourite ingredient of tropical regions worldwide, Sorrel, also known as Hibiscus, is made from dried calyces of the roselle flower.
Bonga Fish Fillets used in preparing Ogbono and other fish meals, is high in many important nutrients, including high-quality protein, iodine and various vitamins and minerals
Egusi is a wild member of the gourd family, with very dry skin and bitter flesh. It looks the same as watermelon seeds but taste quite differently. They are extremely nutritious- high in protein and oil. They are often use in West Africa as thickening agent in soups, and add depth to most meals