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.

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2 ingredient records

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Fennel plant or seeds

International Spice

Widely used in Nigerian cooking

Fennel

Aromatic • Sweet

A sweet-aniseed seed or herb ingredient used in selected drinks, dishes and spice blends.

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Fenugreek seeds or leaves

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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