OBIJI FOODS
.....Authentic Nigerian Ingredients.......
PRODUCTS
Smoked KnifeFish/Panla Fish/Bunga Fish/ Needle fish
Our smoked fished products are thoroughly washed and slowly smoked over a firewood oven, to give the products a lasting wood smoked flavor.
Fresh Ugba (Sliced Oil Beans Seeds)
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Yellow Garri/White Garri/Snacking Garri
Garri is the granular flour obtained by processing the starchy tuberous roots of freshly harvested cassava. Our Garri is fully fermented and sieved resulting in fine grains. We control the entire manufacturing process from cultivating the cassava, harvesting, processing, frying and packaging ensuring our final products maintain their nutritional contents such as fiber, copper and magnesium.
Our garri is processed from cassava grown in the Obiji farms. The cassava plants are watered year-round with the waste water from our fish ponds. This ensures greater yield from the cassava and eliminates the use of artificial fertilizers. The processing of the cassava into garri is done at our processing plant purpose-built for the processing of cassava.
Smoked Snail
Our smoked snails are hygienically cleaned and smoked over firewood to give a smoky flavor. Before being smoked, the snails are spiced with salt and pepper
Ukwa (Breadfruit)
Our ukwa goes through home-style processing, sun-dried and sieved of sand and remnant skin to get the Ukwa fresh. The aroma stays intact and cooks quickly.
Our ukwa seeds are handpicked and sun dried, this ensures it maintains its rich color, scent and nutrients. It’s high nutrient content makes it a nutrient rich food for everyone
Obiji Red & Bleached Palm Oil
Obiji Red Palm Oil is organic, farm sourced, unrefined and expeller pressed. The palm oil has zero cholesterol, no additives or preservatives and is sustainably sourced.
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Obiji Bleached Palm Oil is a healthy alternatively to vegetable oils. It can be used for making Ayamase or Ofada stew.
The oil is packaged neatly to ensure the contents remain in good condition for a very long time. We currently package our oil in one, two, three, four and five liter bottles
ABACHA
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ABACHA also know as African Salad is native to the Igbo people. Our Abacha stands out because they are handpicked for impurities and have long strands.
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ACHI
ACHI serves an emulsifier and thickener for traditional soups in Nigeria. It is a flat brown seed, which is crushed into a powered form. Our Achi is processed from scratch, the seeds undergo proper cleaning, drying before grinding and packaging.
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AKANWU
AKANWU which is also known as Potash is an oil thickener used in preparing many Nigerian dishes, like abacha, ugba and nkwobi. Akanwu is a type of lake salt (sodium carbonate) that is dry and hydrated. It is an alkaline salt that is a mixture of different minerals.
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ACHICHA EDE (Dried Cocoyam flakes)
Achicha Ede is dried cocoyam flakes. It is an important ingredient when making ethnic delicacies including Fio Fio and Akidi.
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AKIDI (Cowpeas)
Akidi also known as Cowpeas, is a type of black beans. It is relished as a native delicacy in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. Obiji Akidi seeds are handpicked and packaged to maintain its nutrients and vitamins such as B2, C & A.
DRIED UKAZI LEAVES
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DRIED UKAZI LEAVES is a greenish vegetable used in preparing Afang/Ukazi soup. OBIJI DRIED UKAZI LEAVES were carefully sourced, sun dried and not machine dried. This ensures they stay green after drying and prevents the heat from killing their nutrients.
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DRIED BITTER LEAVES
DRIED BITTER LEAF is vegetable used for preparing the popular bitter leaf soup. It is also known as Onugbu, Shiwaka & Ewuro by the Igbos, Hausas & Yorubas in Nigeria. OBIJI DRIED BITTER LEAVES are carefully sourced from the eastern part of Nigeria they are sun dried and not machine dried. This ensures they retain their color after drying and prevents the heat from killing their nutrients.
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DRIED UTASI LEAVES
DRIED UTASI LEAVES or AROKEKE a climbing shrub with broad, heart-shaped leaves which is characterized with being sharp, bitter and slightly sweet, mainly used as vegetable for preparing local soups and it is also popular for its medicinal attributes. At OBIJI FOODS we pride ourselves with the fact that we sun dry and not machine dry this product, which ensures they stay green after drying and prevents the heat from dampening their nutrients before packaging.
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DRIED UZIZA LEAVES
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DRIED UZIZA LEAVES is known for its distinct aroma in foods with a pale green color. This vegetable is sun dried and not machine dried which ensures they stay green after drying and prevents the heat from killing their nutrients.
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DRIED ZOBO LEAVES
DRIED ZOBO LEAVES, also known as Hibiscus Flower is a very popular drink which is ruby red in color. Asides from being the perfect drink for any hot day, Zobo is a highly nutritious drink with tremendous benefits for the body. OBIJI carries dried Zobo leaves as pure as it is without any additive.
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DRIED OHA LEAVES
DRIED OHA LEAVES, (Pterocarpus mildbraedii) is a popular vegetable native to the Igbos in Nigeria. “Oha” or “Ora” is the Igbo name while the English name is the African Rosewood plant. The leaves of this plant are medicinal and are most commonly used to make Oha soup. Obiji ensures that this vegetable is sundried, which allows it to stay green & maintain it’s nutrients after drying.
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DRIED SCENT LEAVES
DRIED SCENT LEAVES, is an aromatic herb that is native to West Africa. The flowers and the leaves of this plant are rich in essential oils which adds fragrance & flavor to soups, salads, and other local dishes. OBIJI DRIED SCENT LEAVES are freshly plucked and dried in the sun and not an external source of heat this makes sure the flavor is still intact after the processing is done.
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DRIED UGU LEAVES
DRIED UGU LEAVES, Otherwise known as FLUTED PUMPKIN LEAVES is native to West Africa and are mostly common in the southern part of Nigeria. It contains lots of minerals & vitamins which is why it is mostly used for medicinal purposes. Obiji ensures that this vegetables is sun dried and not machine dried. That way it stays green after drying and prevents the heat from dampening its nutrients.
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EHURU
EHURU, also known as African nutmeg, is a seed used as a spice for its fragrant/aromatic properties. Obiji Foods carries both the whole seeds and it’s ground form.
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BANGA SPICE
OBIJI BANGA SPICE is used to prepare the well known Banga soup. Our Banga spice contains Orima,
Okpei, Omimo, Ehuru, Gbafu, Efu, control onions & scent leaf, all of which are put together to give your banga soup the ethnic taste that you desire.
DAWA DAWA
DAWA DAWA is a flavoring made of fermented locust beans. The process and products are similar to IRU/OGIRI, but comes in a dry form. It is very popular among the Yoruba & Igbo people of Nigeria.
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FRIED/JOLLOF RICE SPICE
OBIJI FRIED RICE SPICE and JOLLOF RICE SPICE is a mixture of ethnic spices which gives fried or jollof rice a Nigerian style flavor. It is all natural without additives and very concentrated, ensuring consumers use only small quantities to achieve their desired taste.
JANSA
JANSA seed also known as Akpi is a round yellow-brown seed produced by Jansang tree, which grows mainly in West Africa. Jansa seeds are used to prepare traditional seasoning, or used for cosmetic & medicinal purposes. The obtained seasoning from the seed is mainly used to season and thicken sauces, soups and fish broth.
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IRU- LOCUST BEANS
IRU, As the Yorubas call is a type of fermented and processed locust beans which is similar to OGIRI. It has an incredible and complex flavor and it is very popular among the Yoruba and Edo people of Nigeria.
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PEPPER SOUP SPICE
OBIJI PEPPERSOUP SPICE is a made from by combining all the necessary spices needed to make peppersoup. It is made with Ehuru, Uda, Jansa, and Uziza. Our pepper soup spice is very concentrated, requiring very little quantity to get a desired taste. There are no bulking agents and the constituting
spices are in adequate proportions.
OGIRI
OGIRI is a flavoring made from castor seeds. The process and products are similar to IRU. It is very popular among the Igbos of Nigeria.
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UDA
UDA seed or Negro pepper is an aromatic spice commonly used in flavoring foods. It has a smoky aroma and the pods are about two inches in length. This seed is usually the main ingredients for making peppersoup.
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OGIRI OKPEI
OGIRI OKPEI is a flavoring made of fermented castor seeds. The process and products are similar to OGIRI but the final product is dry. It is very popular among the Igbo people of Nigeria.
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SUYA SPICE
OBIJI SUYA SPICE is mainly used for seasoning grilled spicy meat commonly known as suya. It contains Ginger, Groundnut cake, Red hot pepper, Garlic and salt. With OBIJI SUYA Spice, you do not need to add any other spice while preparing suya.
CAMEROON PEPPER/RED PEPPER
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OBIJI CAMEROON & RED PEPPER are two distinct products. The red pepper is sourced from Northern Nigeria; a specie popularly called “Tatashe”. It is cleaned and crushed, but not very fine. Our Cameroon Pepper is made from a black pepper specie sourced from Cameroon. Of the both products, the Cameroon pepper is hotter and adds flavor while cooking.
BEANS FLOUR
OBIJI BEANS FLOUR is made from brown beans. It has no additives or bulking agents. Beans Flour is used to make ethnic delicacies such as Moin Moin and Akara. It is rich in protein.
CASSAVA FLOUR
Cassava flour is a good substitute for wheat flour in a variety of recipes. Cassava flour comes from the cassava tuber. It is rich in carbohydrates and is used to make fufu combined to eat with various soups. Obiji controls the entire manufacturing process by cultivating the cassava, harvesting, processing, crushing to flour and packaging.
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TIGER NUTS
Tiger Nut also known as Yellow Nutsedge is a milk-flavored tuber which is known to be a healthy snack.
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OKPA FLOUR
OKPA FLOUR is highly nutritious and used to make a steamed meal locally known as 'Okpa'. It is made from Bambara beans and has no additives. Okpa is a full meal on its own and can be eaten with Pap or stew.
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KULI -KULI
KULI-KULI is a popular Nigerian snack made from groundnut cake, ginger, pepper and salt. Our product is crunchy and very spicy. It makes for a tasty and healthy snack
PEELED HONEY BEANS
Peeled honeybeans (oloyin beans)is obtained by removing the skin of Honey beans. Obiji makes it’s product by handpicking the beans for impurities, soaking the beans and its skin gently removed by hand. This ensures the grains are not broken during processing. It is then sun dried to ensure it maintains its nutrients. Peeled Honeybeans can be used in making popular meals such as Moin moin and Akara. The sweetness of the honey beans gives these meals a distinct sweeter taste. Obiji Peeled Honeybeans is a good source of fiber and is rich in protein
FIO FIO (Pigeon Pea)
FIO-FIO also known as Pigeon peas is a legume enjoyed around Africa. It has a sweet, mildly nutty and earthy flavor. It is delicious, hearty and very filling, which can serves as a good vegetarian dish, and for weight watchers. Obiji Fio-Fio seeds are carefully handpicked for impurities before packaging.
GROUND EGUSI
OBIJI Ground EGUSI is carefully sourced from the eastern part of Nigeria. The seeds are handpicked for impurities, painstakingly peeled by hand before it is ground. We process it by hands and not by machine to ensure a perfect home-style product, free of impurities.
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COCOYAM FLOUR
OBIJI Cocoyam Flour can be used as a thickener amongst other things. We process this product by drying and crushing peeled cocoyam tubers.
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OFFOR
OFFOR is an excellent soup thickener that also adds an iconic flavor to local soups. It is also a good source of Folic Acid, Vitamins C&B
WHOLE/GROUND OGBONO
Our OGBONO are cleaned and hand picked for impurities. It can be in a whole or powdered form, when ground the powder is used as a soup thickener which has a characteristic aroma. It is rich in fats, protein, carbs, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
PALM ASH
Palm Ash also called Ngu is a substitute for Akanwu. It is used as a palm oil thickener when making dishes like nkwobi, isiewu, abacha etc. It is made from palm fruit stalks. It is considered a healthier substitute to Akanwu.
GROUND/WHOLE CRAYFISH
Our Ground Crayfish is painstakingly hand picked for impurities and crushed to increase its shelf life. Obiji Crayfish is sourced from the oceans surrounding the Southern eastern parts of Nigeria. Crayfish is rich in vitamin B, copper, selenium, protein, iron, zinc, and amino acids.
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