Ingredient type

Seed spice

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A labelled Piper guineense plant; the seed is documented separately in the field note

Seed spice

Uziza Seed

West African pepper

Earthy • Peppery · Medium heat

A peppery seed spice used in soups and seasoning blends.

Also known as: Uziza, Iyere

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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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