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NZU (African Clay)

$6.00

Nzu is an edible earth clay, eaten and enjoyed by many and most pregnant women. Some studies show that Nzu contains heavy metals and is widely used as a traditional remedy for morning sickness during pregnancy and breastfeeding in many African nations. Nzu is also used for other applications including making facial masks, cleansers, and many more.

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Nzu Sold on iLeoja.ca comes in a 45g pack

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Ulo(African Clay)

$6.00

Ulo is edible earth clay and crunchy. Ulo is flaky, smoky, gray roasted, and breaks into layers.

Comes in a 118g bag.

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Periwinkles

$6.00

Periwinkles are marine snails and a class of edible intertidal snails. Periwinkles are abundant within their range, they are mostly found at depths ranging from the intertidal zone to 40 metres below. Cooking Periwinkles is very easy, you put them in boiling water add a little bit of salt and simmer for about 5 to 10 mins. They surprisingly have a long body, ending in a curling tail that usually coiled around the upper spiral of the shell, and they are very delicious and full of flavour. Try it out today

It comes in a 176g pack 

You can check on our Recipes page to see some amazing ways to prepare your favourite Periwinkles

They are kept in the refrigerator to keep them fresh

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Ukwa(Bread Fruit)

$7.00

Ukwa is a traditional edible fruit that has been around for centuries. Igbo people call it Ukwa and it has been a staple food that has sustained many people through generations. In recent times, the fruit has been eaten by people from other cultures as well, Ukwa is related to other exotic fruits like breadnuts, Jackfruit, Fig, and Mulberries! Ukwa is rich in nutrients, fiber and is gluten-free.

As an Igbo proverb goes: “Ukwa Ichi nsukwuke” which means “Ukwa is a lifesaver.”

We have the ready to eat (roasted) and the other for preparing delicious dishes (unroasted)

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