1 bunch  Waakye is the local name for sun-dried leaves or stalks of red sorghum. When added to food, it adds a red colouring that is appealing to the eye.

Breathtaking hibiscus flowers are not only lovely to behold but also a healthy ingredient used as an ever-so-popular herbal tea! Consumed traditionally by the Pharaohs in Ancient Egypt to help keep cool in the desert,...

The kola nut is the fruit of the kola tree (Cola acuminata and Cola nitida), indigenous to West Africa. The trees, which reach heights of 40 to 60 feet, produce a star-shaped fruit. Each fruit...

Maggi Crayfish Seasoning Cube is the perfect flavour enhancer for sauces and can be dissolved in water to make delicious broths.

Suya pepper is a mixture of spices depending on the type of products available however there a 3 essential ingredients that highlight its uniqueness. These include peanuts, cayenne pepper and salt.

Calabash is Africa’s indigenous variety of nutmeg, you also might know it as African or Jamaican nutmeg or Ehuru.  The fruits are collected from wild trees and then the seeds are removed and dried. Inside,...

Bitter Kola or Garcinia kola is a nut plant native to Africa. It is found all over Africa in countries like Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Liberia and Mali. Bitter kola, as its...

This brown oval-shaped tuber is a staple in parts of Africa. Tiger nut contains a variety of nutrients and healthy compounds such as Vitamin E, Vitamin C, fiber, protein, carbs, potassium, zinc, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus,...

Grains of Selim are the seeds of a shrubby tree, Xylopia aethiopica, found in Africa. The seeds have a musky flavour and are used as a spice in a manner similar to black pepper, and as a flavouring agent...

Grounded Pepper is a type of spice used in food for its flavour, colour and medicinal value. Of all spices, grounded pepper is the most widely consumed. This is probably why it is called the...

Pepper soup spice is a combination of unique spices commonly found in the West African region.  Spices such as alligator pepper, black pepper seeds, grains of Selim and calabash nutmegs are all combined to make...

Native to Africa, these protein-rich melon seeds is packed with nutrients and is popular in West African cooking. Prized for it’s thickening qualities for savory West African stews, it lends a distinctive and delicious nutty...

Cloves are known as Dadoa Amba or Pepre in Twi, or Mbrego Amba in Fante. They add a burst of flavour to foods while aiding digestion. Cloves have several health benefits, including Protection of the...

Alligator pepper is a West African spice made from the seed. The plants which provide alligator pepper are herbaceous perennial flowering plants of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), native to swampy habitats along the West African coast....

Known as Osu kon in Ga and Nkitinkiti in Twi, consumption of anise seeds helps improve digestion, reduce nausea, and alleviate cramps. The seeds contain thymol, terpineol, and anethole, which are good at relieving coughs....

Egusi (also known by variations including agusi, agushi) is the name for the fat- and protein-rich seeds of certain cucurbitaceous plants (squash, melon, gourd), which after being dried and ground are used as a major...

Though technically a seed, millet offers similar health benefits to other grains and can be prepared in many of the same ways. It looks like little yellow pellets of birdseed (which is, in fact, one...