Aromatic
Oburunbebe
A named regional aromatic retained in the Index as a high-priority research record.
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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.
8 ingredient records
Alphabetical by default
Soup Thickener
Ofor
A Nigerian soup-thickening flour often identified in food studies as seed from Detarium microcarpum.
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Fermented seasoning
Ogiri
Fermented • Savoury
Ogiri is a fermented Nigerian seasoning category, not one fixed ingredient. Compare its forms, aroma, uses and differences from iru.
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Fermented seasoning
Ogiri Ugba
A specifically named fermented seasoning record kept separate while its identity and regional usage are researched.
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Leaf
Okazi
African jointfir leaf
A firm leafy ingredient used in Nigerian soups, commonly associated with Gnetum species and also sold as ukazi.
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Fermented seasoning
Okpei
A named fermented seasoning included for careful documentation of its raw material, naming and regional use.
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Other Culinary Flavouring
Widely used in Nigerian cookingOnion
Pungent • Savoury
A foundational allium used for sweetness, aroma and savoury depth across Nigerian cooking.
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International Herb
Widely used in Nigerian cookingOregano
Aromatic • Herbal
A robust dried or fresh herb used in marinades, sauces and contemporary seasoning blends.
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