A structured Nigerian flavour reference

The Nigerian Spice Index A–Z

Explore 76 ingredients and seasonings

The Nigerian Spice Index documents the spices, herbs, peppers, leaves, fermented seasonings, flavouring ingredients and blends used across Nigerian cooking.

Traditional Nigerian & West African International ingredients Nigerian seasoning blends

3 ingredient records

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Leaf

Bitter Leaf

Bitter leaf

Bitter

A deliberately bitter Nigerian soup leaf, widely documented under the older botanical name Vernonia amygdalina.

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International Spice

Widely used in Nigerian cooking

Fenugreek

Aromatic • Bitter

A distinctive seed and leaf ingredient used in spice blends and selected contemporary dishes.

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Leaf

Utazi

Bitter • Herbal · Mild heat

A distinctive bitter leaf used to sharpen rich soups, sauces and garnishes.

Also known as: Utazi

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