Quick answer
Bitter kola (Petit cola): Bitter kola is chewed as it is and valued for its bitterness. Ours comes from Mamfe, in Cameroon’s South-West region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Bitter kola
- Scientific name
- Garcinia kola
- Also known as
- Petit cola
- Origin
- Mamfe, Manyu · South-West
- Category
- Seeds, nuts & legumes
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Vacuum-packed, dried
- Delivery
- Dry · ships everywhere
What is Bitter kola?
Bitter kola is chewed as it is and valued for its bitterness.
Its scientific name is Garcinia kola. It is also known as Petit cola.
Where does Bitter kola come from?
Our Bitter kola comes from Mamfe, Manyu, in the South-West region (capital Buea). Growing areas in the region: Tiko, Kumba, Muyuka, Mamfe, Limbe. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Bitter kola?
Seeds and nuts thicken and enrich sauces (groundnut, egusi, ogbono) or are eaten as snacks.
Pack size: 200 g. Usual formats in Cameroon: vacuum-packed, dried.
How should you store Bitter kola?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Where to buy Bitter kola in Europe, the US and Canada
A dry product: it ships easily to Europe, the UK, the US and Canada. We deliver to cities including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bitter kola called in French?
In French: Bitter kola. Other names: Petit cola.
How do I store Bitter kola?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Can Bitter kola be shipped outside Cameroon?
A dry product: it ships easily to Europe, the UK, the US and Canada.
Is it organic?
We never say “organic” without certification. It is natural, traditionally grown, free of additives, and every lot is checked in Douala.
