The Nigerian Spice Index A–Z

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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Seasoning Blend

Seasoning blend

Ukodo Spice

A seasoning-blend category associated with ukodo preparations; recipes and packaged formulas can vary.

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Soup Thickener

Ukpo

A processed Nigerian soup thickener commonly identified in food-science studies as Mucuna sloanei seed flour.

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Aromatic

Umilo

A named regional aromatic retained for structured research and future verification.

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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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Aromatic Fruit

Uyayak

Aidan fruit

Aromatic • Warming

An aromatic dried fruit used to perfume broths and regional soups.

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Aromatic Leaf

Uziza Leaf

Piper guineense leaf

Herbal • Peppery · Medium heat

Uziza leaf is Piper guineense leaf, a peppery West African soup leaf. Learn its English name, flavour, appearance, uses and substitutes.

Also known as: Uziza

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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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