Akpi is a round, yellow-brown seed, similar to a rounded almond, produced by the djansang (Ricinodendron heudelotii) tree, which grows mainly in western Africa.
It has other names in other countries, such as njangsa or essessang in Cameroon or wama in Ghana.
Where To Buy Akpi Seeds In South Africa
AFRICA SPICES (PTY) LTD
Address: 6 Vickers Rd, City Deep, Johannesburg, 2197, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Fri
Phone: +27 11 623 1322
Spice Emporium (inside the SuperSpar)
Address: Vorna Valley, Midrand, 1686, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8PM
Spice World Chatsworth Centre
Address: Shop 5, 17 Joyhurst St, Westcliff, Chatsworth, 4092, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 6PM ⋅ Opens 9AM Fri
Phone: +27 31 403 2201
Grains for Africa Commodity Brokers (Pty) Ltd
Address: 3 17th St, Orange Grove, Sandton, 2192, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Fri
Phone: +27 11 485 2575
What is another name for AKPI seed?
Djansang, njangsa, essessang, wama,
Akpi is a round, yellow-brown seed, similar to a rounded almond, produced by the djansang (Ricinodendron heudelotii) tree, which grows mainly in western Africa.
It has other names in other countries, such as njangsa or essessang in Cameroon or wama in Ghana.
How do you eat AKPI seeds?
How do I use akpi seeds?
Crush a few akpi seeds in a mortar and get a ready-to-use paste by adding a little water.
Then mix the dough with shea butter and add powder or fenugreek oil.
Pour into clean plastic and keep cool.
Take a small amount of the cream, pass over the breasts or buttocks.
What is AKPI seed called in English?
Ricinodendron heudelotii; synonyms: Ricinodendron africanum, Barrettia umbrosa, Jatropha heudelotii (Botanical/scientific name) or Akpi, Groundnut tree, African nut tree, African oil-nut-tree, African wood, African wood-oil nut tree, Corkwood tree, Manketti nut, Zambezi almond (English) or Wawan-kurmi (Hausa) or Òkwè, .