Cameroon pepper spice made from dried black pepper, also known as penja black peppercorns is hot, pungent spice with a host of health benefits. It adds pure flavour to traditional African food and dishes.

Our Ground Cameroon pepper is fiery and packed with an abundance of flavour, finely blended with the classic reddish black colour and has no preservatives or mixture.

Cameroon pepper has an active component called piperine that gives its characteristic taste. Piperine is the active ingredient in black pepper and it is responsible for a lot of its effects. It is what gives pepper its spicy, pungent taste.

They contain iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, chromium, vitamins A and C, and other nutrients.

In fact, it is used extensively in Ayurvedic medicine.  Piperine, ‘Piper’ increases the bioavailability of many drugs. It is an active ingredient present in Piper longum.

A pinch of this pepper added to any recipe works as more than just a flavour enhancer.

The pepper is added to savoury dishes during cooking to retain its flavour.

Majorly used in soups, pepper soups, sauces, and to spice up beef, fish, chicken etc.

 Nutritional content of Cameroon pepper

• It is rich in fibre
• Contains Vitamins A, C and K
• Possesses antioxidant properties (lycopene)
• Contains manganese, iron, potassium.

 Health benefits of Cameroon pepper

• Helps to relieve pain
• Great at increasing metabolic rate and also burn calories
• Help to prevent indigestion, a common problem that causes pain or discomfort in your upper abdomen (dyspepsia) or behind your breastbone (heartburn)
• Help to boost the healthy conditions of the eye.
• Cameroon pepper also helps to prevent bloating caused by intestinal gas
• Also good at relieving nasal and chest congestion
• This hot pepper also helps to improve cardiovascular health

This pepper should not be taken in high concentration, and if you see signs of an allergic reaction, discontinue its use and consult a doctor.

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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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Suya Spice is the special blend of peppers and other African spices that are added to Suya meat, grilled fish and chicken. Suya meat is generally made with skewered beef, ram, or chicken. Innards such as kidney, liver and tripe are also used.

The thinly sliced meat is marinated in various spices which include peanut cake, salt, vegetable oil and other flavourings, and then barbecued

These spices are finely blended, freshly ground and 100% natural, made up of the whole, ground herbs and spices. Feco Suya spice has no chemicals, additives or MSG and gluten-free.

Our Suya Spice is very spicy, hot and can be eaten just by itself, its satisfying savoury quality adds an extra bit of flavour needed to complement the natural juices of your meat, fish or protein.

They contain roasted peanuts/groundnuts cakes, African red pepper (cayenne pepper), salt, bouillon cubes, ginger, African Negro Pepper known as Uda in Igbo.

INGREDIENTS USED IN SUYA SPICE

Roasted peanuts cakes are peanuts roasted and then ground into a paste. The pastes are stripped of excess oil with water and neatly dried. Groundnuts are very healthy because they are excellent sources of beneficial nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, healthy oils and minerals.

The African red pepper is a type of cayenne pepper that is known for being extremely spicy. It grows abundantly in the wild in Africa, They have a lot of spice and flavour without any added calories, fat or sugar. Dried pepper or the African red hot pepper is used in preparing almost all types of meals in the African kitchen, providing a hot spicy flavour.  They are a source of vitamin A, C and folate.

Table salt or common salt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl) and has been a popular condiment for most of human history.  Table salt also has added iodine, an essential nutrient that helps maintain a healthy thyroid. They contain trace amounts of calcium, potassium, iron and zinc.

Bouillon cubes are typically made from dehydrated vegetables, meat stock, a small portion of fat, MSG, salt, and seasonings, shaped into a small cube. Stock cubes (aka bouillon cubes) are added to our cooking to enhance the taste of the food.

Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or simply ginger, is widely used as a spice or a folk medicine. The health benefits of ginger are largely due to its antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties and content of therapeutic compounds.

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Groundnuts, also known as  goober or peanuts, classified as Arachis hypogaea, is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds

Nutrient-dense groundnuts are a healthful snack option that can help stave off between-meal hunger pangs. The kernels enriched with many noteworthy health-benefiting nutrients essential for optimum health and wellness.

Feco dry-roasted delicious crunchy groundnuts seasoned with sea salt has a 12-month shelf life. They’re sure to be a hit at any party and great as a simple, wholesome snack.

Our roasted groundnuts can be eaten with garden eggs, roasted plantain, bread etc. They can be used in preparing peanuts butter, salad and for soaking gari.

Groundnuts are packed with vitamin E and manganese, two antioxidants that your body uses to prevent cellular damage. Vitamin E also promotes communication between your cells and tissues, while manganese supports your metabolism.

Peanut kernels are a good source of dietary protein; compose fine quality amino acids that are essential for growth and development.

Peanuts are a nutritious punch comprising proteins, monounsaturated fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They possess the nutritive qualities of both the legumes and nuts and hence, offer several benefits for skin, hair and health.

Even though they are not tree nuts, they have the beneficial effect seen on cholesterol that is provided by tree nuts.

The following are some of the health benefits of roasted groundnuts :

1) It is good for skin.
2) It helps in blood circulation.
3) It is good for the heart.
4) It is good for babies.
5) It is an anti-aging oil.
6) It prevents split ends.

The high levels of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in peanuts help to keep your heart healthy. According to a recent study, a serving of peanut can lower the risk of diabetes by 21%. Legumes like peanuts have a high concentration of a form of phytosterol called beta-sitosterol (SIT). These phytosterols protect against cancer by inhibiting tumour growth.

Roasted groundnuts are often called the “brain food” as they contain Vitamin B3 or niacin which improves brain functioning and boosts memory.

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Cashew nuts are harvested when mature, the fruit and pseudofruit are separated. The nut is the most valuable product and is separated from the apple which remains on the ground or goes to waste. The nut is then sun-dried before kernel extraction.

The cashew nuts are then roasted in an oven on a baking tray for about 20 minutes or until they are a beautiful golden color.  Then transferred to a single layer cooling plate and allow them to cool down for about 19 to 20 minutes as they get crunchier the cooler they get.

Feco roasted cashew nuts are jumbo-sized and packed with flavour, protein and healthy fats. Freshly roasted in-house, available in cartons or bulk & ready to ship to your desired location.

Consuming plant-based foods such as cashew nuts have long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions. The benefits of cashews are numerous and they sure make for tasty treats, only more reasons to include them in your diet.

Roasted cashews can be a convenient and delicious snack, either on their own or in a snack mix, such as with peanuts, dried fruit or other nuts. They can be healthy when you eat them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Health Benefits of Roasted Cashew nuts

Cashews nuts are extremely nutritive as well as comprises of energy, vitamins, and antioxidants which are vital for strong health. These are high in calories, and some fibre which help in the protection of major diseases like cancer.

A great mineral source, cashews contain 31% of the daily recommended value for copper, along with 23% for manganese, 20% for magnesium and 17% for phosphorus, add to that 12% of the daily recommended value for vitamin K.

Studies show that magnesium helps diminish the frequency of migraines, improve cognitive ability, and also lowers blood pressure, which can prevent heart attacks. Copper contains antioxidants that render free radicals harmless. This protects against heart disease and cancer. Enzyme components like tyrosinase convert to the pigment melanin, which provides not just our skin and hair color, but protects our skin from UV damage. Magnesium works with copper to provide bone strength, and with melanin and elastin to provide joint flexibility, giving the nerves just the right tension.

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Pepper soup spices seasoning is an African seasoning spice blend used in many traditional soups and stews. It is a light brown powder that contains a balance of spices with native ingredients.

Why buy Feco pepper soup spices, you will get the natural aroma and taste in your pepper soup. Our pepper soup spice gives you freshness aroma. Apart from the fresh aroma, it has no additives or preservatives added to it.

We carefully hand-picked, process and tightly packed the pepper soup spices to protect and preserve it native aroma so that you can get to make the native and perfect Pepper Soup, just the way you would have from mama’s pot.

Pepper soup is a hot spicy soup that possesses a watery texture and light brown. Pepper soup can be prepared with fish, shrimp, tripe, oxtail, chicken, goat, beef or cowhide.  It is a native soup of some people in Western Africa and has medicinal qualities.

Feco pepper soup spices contain traditional ingredients which include Alligator pepper (atariko), Negro pepper (uda), gbafilo, dried ginger, rigije, uyayak, tamarind seeds.

Alligator pepper (Aframomum melegueta) is also known as atariko in Nigeria is an of West Africa and mostly used in West African cuisine such as classic West African soups and stews.  The health benefits of Alligator pepper (Aframomum melegueta) used in preparing pepper soup spices includes its ability to prevents infections and treat wounds, protect against travel dangers, treat stomach problems like ulcers, worms, diarrhea and stomach pain and also used to stimulate sexual desires.

Negro pepper (Uda) is a spice with high nutritional values and several beneficial phytochemical compounds. Negro pepper helps to helps to stimulate appetite, reduces pain and helps the breast milk to flow. Negro pepper can be used to induce labour as well as stimulate appetite.

Gbafilo (Chrysobalanus icaco)  are very important seeds been traditionally used for the preparation of traditional soup, blood pressure control, treatment of malaria fever and stomach disorder.

Dried ginger is one of the most commonly used food spices because of its flavouring properties and natural medicine value. The health benefits of ginger powder include improving the appearance of the skin, reducing headaches and aid in weight loss efforts.

Rigije is a small brown flat spicing seed used from West Africa, These tiny seeds are known to add irresistible flavour to pepper soups or bang stew.

Uyayak (Aidan pods) is one of the African spices used for a medicinal and cooking purpose. Uyayak is highly medicinal and an excellent seasoning ingredient. It is also a  source of anti-oxidants and rich in vitamins. This native ingredient contained in our pepper soup spices add perfect tasty and fresh flavours meals.

Tamarind seeds are shiny black coloured seeds that hold numerous nutritional value and health benefits. It contains potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C, magnesium, proteins and calcium.

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Ogbono seeds are also known as the bush mango seeds while the botanical name is Irvingia gabonensis. These seeds are also called wild African mango, the Igbos call it Ogbono while it is called Apon by the Yorubas.

Ogbono seeds are used to prepare popular draw soup in Nigeria mostly by the Eastern part.  The soup can be eaten plain, with no added vegetables, or you can decide to add your favourite vegetables to the soup.

Feco ground Ogbono seeds are very dried and are packed in airtight containers to guarantee freshness. Our well milled, dried and packaged Ogbono seeds can stay for over five (5) months before it completely loses its potency to draw. It is 100% natural and contains no additive or preservatives.

Ingredients for making Nigerian Ogbono Soup includes:

• Ground  ogbono seeds
• Meat your choice (chicken, turkey beef or assorted meat)
• Stockfish head
• Stockfish fillets
• Medium size dry fish
• Ground  crayfish
• Fluted pumpkin (Ugu)
• Ground dawadawa or okpei (local ingredients)
• Palm oil
• Water
• Salt
• Pepper to taste etc.

The delicious soup can be eaten with fufu, pounded yam, yam flour, gari or with rice

Several research and studies claimed that the seeds contain about 18 amino acids and a good number of nutrients, vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus and iron.

These seeds are also rich in protein which is good for bodybuilding. The vitamins and minerals contained in these seeds are good for the body.

Ogbono seeds aids weight loss by increasing the levels of leptin in the body, a hormone that reduces appetite and by inhibiting an enzyme called glycerol¬3¬phosphate dehydrogenase, which reduces the amount of blood sugar converted to fat.
It may also serve as a great food to help control diabetes and ward off high cholesterol and the development of atherosclerosis.

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Ogiri (Locust bean), commonly referred to as iru by Yorubas,  and ‘dawadawa’ by Hausas, is a local seasoning or condiment used in soups and stews. A very popular soup ingredient, globally, it is referred to as African locust bean with the botanical name as Parkia biglobosa. This seed is mostly used as a condiment for soup and stews.

Ogiri is very pungent, the flavour and smell of it are often compared with aged cheeses, It is not easy to look at, and the smell is unpleasant but best when well fermented. The fermented African locust beans is Ogiri .

Ogiri Fermentation Process

The bean seeds are sorted and soaked in a hot water for seven days but sometimes the seeds are boiled for eight hours to dehull. The soaked or boiled beans, it is then pounded with pestle and mortar. Some elements are added to facilitate dehulling of the seeds. It is then placed on a sieve made of a perforated calabash. In a large container of water, the hull is washed off by rotating the sieve in the water.

The dehulled seeds are cooked for some hours and then spread inside a calabash whose inner parts are coasted with wood ash and covered in leaves. The calabash is then covered with a tray and wrapped with a sack for about 2 to 3 days for fermentation to take place.

Locust beans contain tannins, astringent substances found in many plants. Foods rich in tannins are often recommended for treatment of diarrhoea.
Ogiri is an antioxidant for detoxifying the body, it is also good for boosting the immune system, especially in immunocompromised individuals. Helps in the treatment of respiratory infections such as pneumonia and in controlling diabetes and cholesterol level. Ogiri also helps to promote good sight and aids digestion in the body system.

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Ofor seed which comes from detarium microcarpum tree, a perennial shrub or tree which is widespread and common across tropical west Africa. The ofor seed is used by local people for many different purposes and as such is considered an important tree species in west tropical Africa.  Detarium microcarpum fruit is edible and rich in vitamin C, the leaves and seeds are used for cooking, the roots, stem bark and stems are also used to treat ailments like meningitis, tuberculosis, itches and diarrhoea.

Ofor powder made from ofor seed is a local soup thickening  spice. Air-dried detarium microcarpum seeds are pulverized into coarse powder and then grind into a fine powder then packed with an airtight container to retain freshness.

Feco Ofor powder contains 100% natural cleaned, dried ofor seeds and well packed to give you that special freshness and thickness to your soup.

An ofor powder is an excellent soup thickener and adds an iconic flavour to soups, sauces and stew. It also gives meals the perfect tasty and fresh flavours.

Ofor powder can be prepared with oha vegetable leaves or added as a thickener to Egusi (melon seeds) soup etc, it can be used in the place of cocoyam powder for bitter leaves soup or as an alternative to achi. The soup can be enjoyed with cassava fufu, pounded yam, gari, plantain fufu, yam flour and others.

Ofor seed is highly medicinal and an excellent seasoning ingredient for ethnic soup. It is an excellent source of anti-oxidants and very good for the preparation of soups, stews, and sauces. Ofor seed is very nourishing and rich in vitamins.

A study shows that ofor seed may be a good source of carbohydrate, fibre, minerals, vitamin C, vitamin B, folic acid and could also contribute to the daily requirement of proteins and fats.

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Ginger is ideal in assisting digestion, thereby improving food absorption and avoiding possible stomach ache. Ginger appears to reduce inflammation in a similar way to aspirin and ibuprofen.

Cancer is a very serious disease that is characterized by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Ginger extract is an alternative treatment for several forms of cancer. Ginger contains some of the most potent anti-inflammatory fighting substances known and is a natural powerful painkiller even for menstrual pain.

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