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White Soup Spices (Nsala Spices)

White soup spices (Nsala spices) is made of calabash nutmeg, uda, Cameroon pepper, uziza seeds, uziza leaves,  aidan fruit, cayenne pepper etc.

White soup spices are used for cooking white soup (Ofe Nsala) which has a much hot taste that follows right down to the back of your throat, giving a prominent flavour to soups. White soup (Ofe Nsala) is from the Eastern part of Nigeria.

SOME OF THE INGREDIENTS USED IN MAKING WHITE SOUP SPICES

Calabash Nutmeg: also is known as Ehuru ofia in Igbo language, Gujiya dan miya in Hausa and ariwo in Yorubaland, African (Calabash) nutmeg is one of the most widely used ingredients for spicing meals. African nutmeg is rich in potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium and vital B-complex vitamins, including vitamin C, folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin A and many flavonoid anti-oxidants that are essential for optimum health.

Negro Pepper (Xylo-pia aethiopica ) also known as Uda by the Igbos in Nigeria. Each uda pod comprises of approximately 5 to 9 kidney-shaped seeds that measure approximately 5 mm in length. The pods usually grow in clusters that are attached at the top and each pod is aromatically scented.  The high demand for the Negro pepper as a spice is due to its high constituents of essential phytochemical compounds and beneficial nutritional values.

Piper guineense is a West African species of Piper; the spice derived from its dried fruit is known as Uziza. Uziza is an African plant, of which two parts are used: the leaves and the berries. The leaves, which have a peppery taste, are pale green when fresh, and dark. Piper guineense ‘Uziza‘ is a medicinal plant known to provide both medicinal, insecticidal, culinary and dietary benefits to human beings.

Tetrapleura tetraptera (Aidan fruit) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family native to Western Africa.  It is also called Uhio in the Igbo Language of Nigeria. Uhio is a rich source of antioxidants and has a high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. It also does have anti-inflammatory properties. Its leaves bark and above all fruits contain medicinal properties.

White soup is a delicious and easy to prepare dish prepared by thickening your stock with mashed yam. It is enjoyed by many tribes in the country though it does not consist of leafy vegetables.

White soup spices have many health benefits and can improve the absorption of other nutrients in foods. It has been shown to increase circulation and reduce the risk of heart problems

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