Health research topic

Nutrition & food composition

Explore Nigerian ingredients connected with nutrition & food composition, with practical cooking notes, cultural context and visible sources.

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Dark Monodora myristica seeds used as ehuru

Seed spice

Ehuru

African nutmeg

Aromatic • Warming

A fragrant seed spice commonly described as African nutmeg and used in soups and spice blends.

Also known as: Ehuru

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Fermented locust bean seasoning similar to iru

Fermented seasoning

Iru

Fermented locust beans

Fermented • Savoury

Fermented locust beans that contribute a powerful savoury aroma and depth to many dishes.

Also known as: Iru

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A glossy red sweet pepper

Pepper

Tatashe

Sweet red pepper

Mild • Sweet · Mild heat

A large red pepper used for colour, body and gentle sweetness in Nigerian pepper bases.

Also known as: Tatashe

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