Quick answer
Calabash nutmeg (Ehuru, Muscade africaine): Calabash nutmeg has a warm, aniseed aroma. It goes into mbongo, pepper soup and kondrè. Ours comes from Bertoua, in Cameroon’s East region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Pèbè
- Scientific name
- Monodora myristica
- Also known as
- Ehuru, Muscade africaine
- Origin
- Bertoua, Lom-et-Djérem · East
- Category
- Spices & seasonings
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Seeds, powder
- Delivery
- Dry · ships everywhere
What is Calabash nutmeg?
Calabash nutmeg has a warm, aniseed aroma. It goes into mbongo, pepper soup and kondrè.
Its scientific name is Monodora myristica. It is also known as Ehuru, Muscade africaine.
Where does Calabash nutmeg come from?
Our Calabash nutmeg comes from Bertoua, Lom-et-Djérem, in the East region (capital Bertoua). Growing areas in the region: Bertoua, Batouri, Abong-Mbang, Yokadouma. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Calabash nutmeg?
Cameroonian spices are roasted, ground and blended: they give each sauce its identity.
You will find it in these dishes: Mbongo tchobi, Ndomba, Kondrè, Kwacoco & banga soup, Pepper soup.
Pack size: 50 g. Usual formats in Cameroon: seeds, powder.
How should you store Calabash nutmeg?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Where to buy Calabash nutmeg 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 Calabash nutmeg called in French?
In French: Pèbè. Other names: Ehuru, Muscade africaine.
Which dishes use Calabash nutmeg?
Mbongo tchobi, Ndomba, Kondrè, Kwacoco & banga soup, Pepper soup.
How do I store Calabash nutmeg?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Can Calabash nutmeg 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.
