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Lagos, Ikorodu, 19 hours ago
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Ashanti Pepper (Uziza)
Other
Brand
Spices
Type
No Preservatives
Specialty
Organic
Dietary Needs
Other
Spices
100g
Weight
Store address
Lagos State • Ikorodu
Agric Bus-stop, Isawo road, Ikorodu Lagos
Landmark- Agric bus-stop
Closed now
• Mon - Sat, 08:00-18:00
1. Ashanti pepper (Piper guineense), often known by its Nigerian name Uziza seeds, is a West African spice derived from the dried fruits of a climbing perennial vine.
2. It offers a woody, earthy flavor, warm, peppery, and lingering, spicy and fresh taste.
3. Contains 5-8% piperine (providing the pungency) and high amounts of beta-caryophyllene, along with myristicin, elemicin, and safrole.
4. Bold, aromatic, and slightly bitter, offering a, woody, and earthy flavor with a warm, peppery, and lingering, spicy, and fresh taste.
5. Frequently used in West African soups (e.g., pepper soup, Nsala soup), stews, and with fish or meats. It is usually ground using a mortar and pestle before use.
6. Often used in traditional medicine for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
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