Obiji Dried Ground Red Hot Pepper 112g – Nigerian Red Pepper

1. Product Overview

Bring authentic Nigerian flavour to your kitchen with Obiji Dried Ground Red Hot Pepper 112g, a traditional red pepper seasoning made from carefully selected Nigerian peppers.

Produced by Obiji Foods Limited, this dried and crushed red pepper is sourced from Northern Nigeria and is known locally as Tatashe.

It adds vibrant red colour, pepper flavour and a spicy kick to traditional African dishes. Its slightly coarse texture makes it suitable for everyday cooking, from rich tomato stews and jollof rice to pepper sauces, soups and grilled meat dishes.

Whether you're preparing a delicious Nigerian stew, Ghanaian-inspired sauce or a homemade pepper blend, Obiji Red Hot Pepper is a convenient pantry essential.

2. Product Characteristics

• Authentic Nigerian dried red pepper

• Made from Tatashe peppers sourced from Northern Nigeria

• Cleaned, dried and coarsely crushed

• Adds natural red colour and pepper flavour

• Suitable for African soups, stews, sauces and marinades

• Suitable for vegan and vegetarian cooking

• Gluten-free according to the distributor's product classification

• Convenient resealable-style plastic jar with screw cap

• Net weight: 112g

3. Origin

Brand: Obiji Foods
Product Name: Dried Ground Red Hot Pepper
Net Weight: 112g
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Pepper Source: Northern Nigeria
Pepper Variety: Tatashe
Manufacturer: Obiji Foods Limited
Product Category: Dried Spices / Ground Pepper

4. Ingredients

Dried and crushed red pepper (Tatashe).

5. Allergen Information

No allergens from the EU's 14 mandatory allergen categories are identified in the stated single-pepper ingredient.

The product is classified as gluten-free by the European distributor.

6. Nutritional Information

Dried red pepper naturally contains carbohydrates, dietary fibre and small amounts of protein and fat.

Product-specific nutritional values per 100g have not been published by the manufacturer or distributor in the available information.

7. Usage Instructions

Nigerian Stews: Add to tomato and pepper-based stews for extra flavour, colour and heat.

Jollof Rice: Use alongside tomatoes, onions and other seasonings to create a rich, spicy rice dish.

Pepper Soup: Add a small quantity to fish, chicken, goat meat or beef pepper soup.

Soups: Suitable for egusi, ogbono, vegetable soup and other traditional African dishes.

Grilled Meat and Fish: Combine with garlic, ginger, salt and other spices to create a homemade seasoning rub.

Pepper Sauces: Use to prepare spicy sauces and marinades.

Cooking Tip: Start with a small amount and adjust according to your preferred spice level.

8. Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Keep the container tightly closed after use.

• Protect from moisture and excessive heat.

• Always use a clean, dry spoon.

• Consume before the best-before date indicated on the packaging.

9. Product Information

Product Name: Obiji Dried Ground Red Hot Pepper
Brand: Obiji
Net Weight: 112g
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Product Type: Dried and Crushed Red Pepper
Packaging: Plastic Jar with Red Screw Cap
Manufacturer: Obiji Foods Limited
Supplier Reference: 4457-01
European Supplier: Asia Express Food B.V.
Available at: AfroFresh, Poznań, Poland

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