Nigerian cocoa is gotten from the Cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). These trees are short and evergreen, shedding their leaves all year round. Although they are native to the Amazon basin, Cacoa trees are now commercially grown in parts of Asia and Africa including Nigeria. Nigeria is the fourth-largest producer of cocoa in the world, churning […]
Cocoa beans are seeds of the Cacao tree. A member of the family Malvaceae, Cacao (Theobroma cacao) is a small tree that grows majorly in tropical regions. It is native to the Amazon basin although its cultivation has now spread to different parts of the world. The beans serve as a major contributor to the […]
Shrimp is one of the most consumed seafood in the world. These little crustaceans are the most widely served seafood in America. They have thin shells and live at the bottom of rivers, oceans, and lakes. Renowned as versatile culinary ingredients, shrimps can be made into many tasty dishes such as shrimp soups, sashimi, and […]
Ginger is a tropical plant that originated from Southeast Asia. Belonging to the family, Zingiberaceae, the root of this plant is the edible part. It is usually propagated with the ginger seed, called a rhizome and it takes about 8 – 10 months to fully mature. Ginger packs a lot of heat due to the […]
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a plant belonging to the family Zingiberaceae alongside turmeric (Curcuma longa) and cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum). Originating from South East Asia, it’s a rhizome (often referred to as ginger root) has been used for ages for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It has a strong unique smell as well as flavour. Packed […]
Hibiscus plants are very popular as ornamental plants that beautify gardens or landscape. Their large beautiful flowers come in different colours including white, pink, red, orange, peach, and yellow. It is a versatile perennial plant native to tropical regions although the hardy ones can be found in colder climates. A member of the family, Malvaceae, […]
Africans have used Shea Butter as a luxurious butter for centuries. The outer shells of the nuts are removed, after which the nuts are crushed, boiled and roasted into butter. The butter is then kneaded by hand in a bowl of water to separate light or ivory-coloured fat which cools and hardens to form the […]
Cashew nuts are gotten from the cashew tree which produces both the nuts and the cashew apple. Cashew apples are edible and rich in vitamin C. They can be eaten raw, made into fruit juice or fermented into cashew wine. The nuts are rich in unsaturated fats and protein, low in sugar, and contain a […]
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Commodities are economic goods, usually unprocessed that are used as raw materials in the production of other goods and services, or resold. They are grouped into agricultural goods (e.g grains, sugar), livestock and meat, metals (e.g gold, iron ore), and energy (e.g crude oil). Ordering for commodities like Shea butter, dry ginger and others for […]