UDA / Whentiaa (large)

UDA / Whentiaa (large)

$6.00
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UDA / Whentiaa (large)

UDA / Whentiaa (large)

$6.00
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Description

(Also called Negro Pepper)

Level up your traditional cooking with Large Uda / Whentiaa, the bold, aromatic West African spice known for its deep smoky flavor and powerful aroma. Larger pods mean stronger fragrance, richer taste, and longer simmering power — perfect for big pots, family meals, and traditional soups that need that authentic “native” taste.

If you love pepper soup, palm nut soup, light soup, or herbal broths, this is the size you want in your kitchen. 🇳🇬🇬🇭

Why You’ll Love It ❤️

✔️ Larger pods = stronger aroma
✔️ Adds deep, smoky, peppery flavor 🌶️
✔️ Ideal for big pots and long-simmer soups 🍲
✔️ Known for soothing, warming properties
✔️ All-natural — no additives, no preservatives
✔️ Perfect for Ghanaian & Nigerian home cooking

Flavor Profile 😋

• Bold smoky aroma
• Peppery, slightly bitter undertone
• Earthy herbal notes
• Strong flavor release when simmered

How to Use 👨🏾🍳

  1. Rinse lightly before use

  2. Add whole pods into boiling soup or stew

  3. Simmer to extract full aroma

  4. Remove before serving (optional)

  5. One or two pods can season a whole pot

Perfect For:

– Pepper soup (goat, chicken, fish) 🌶️
– Palm nut soup (Abenkwan) 🍲
– Light soup & herbal broths
– Healing & postpartum meals
– Traditional Ghanaian and Nigerian cuisine

Storage 📦

Keep sealed and store in a cool, dry place to maintain its full aroma and potency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Original Kaneshie Market different from other African grocery stores?

We focus onauthenticity, freshness, and cultural integrity. Every product — from kenkey and gari to palm oil, spices, and prepared meals — is sourced fromtrusted West African suppliers, local markets, and small producers.

We ensure our products taste just like home by choosingreal brands, real ingredients, and real traditional preparation methods.

How do you ensure your products are fresh and high-quality?

We work closely with suppliers and importers who specialize in African foods. Many items arefreshly milled, harvested, or preparedbefore shipping.

We avoid old stock, reject low-grade imports, and regularly rotate inventory to ensure customers receiveonly fresh, flavorful products.

Do you carry organic products?

Many of our items are naturally grown using traditional farming practices, even if they are not formally certified organic.

We always aim forclean, real, and minimally processed ingredients— no unnecessary additives

Are your products authentic and culturally accurate?

Absolutely. Everything we stock — kenkey, attieke, palm oil, seasonings, flours, teas, and more — is thesame food our communities grew up with.

We carry trusted brands likeGhana Fresh, Oloye, HomeFresh, Indomie, African King, Satomi Foods, and many others.