Where Can I Buy Negro Pepper In South Africa

What is a Negro Pepper?

Xylopia aethiopica also called Negro and Ethiopian pepper is known as Chimba in Hausa, Eeru alamo in Yoruba (because the fruit opens to discharge the seeds when ripe), and Uda in Igbo.

In the Middle Ages, the fruit was exported to Europe as a ‘pepper. It is used in African cuisines and traditional medicine.

Where Can I Buy Negro Pepper In South Africa?

What is another name for Negro pepper?

Xylopia aethiopica also called Negro and Ethiopian pepper is known as Chimba in Hausa, Eeru alamo in Yoruba (because the fruit opens to discharge the seeds when ripe), and Uda in Igbo.

In the Middle Ages, the fruit was exported to Europe as a ‘pepper. It is used in African cuisines and traditional medicine.

What does Negro pepper taste like?

Flavor & Taste: Moderately piquant, musky, fragrance of smoked herbs with notes of bitter cocoa. Uses: Traditionally used to replace common black pepper and in African spice blends.

Also used to enhance fish dishes, vegetable soups, stews, sauces, grilled beef or chicken skewers.