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

2 ingredient records

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Dried Pepper

Cameroon Pepper

Hot • Smoky · Very hot heat

A very hot dried pepper seasoning valued for its concentrated, often smoky character.

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A historical study depicting dried Xylopia aethiopica uda pods

Pod spice

Uda

Grains of Selim

Peppery • Smoky · Mild heat

Uda is the Nigerian spice commonly called grains of Selim: a dried Xylopia aethiopica fruit with a smoky, peppery aroma for pepper soup and broths.

Also known as: Uda

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