Quick answer
Garden egg (African eggplant) (Njakatou): Garden egg (African eggplant) is eaten raw or cooked in sauces. Ours comes from Foumbot, in Cameroon’s West region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Aubergine locale
- Scientific name
- Solanum aethiopicum
- Also known as
- Njakatou
- Origin
- Foumbot · West
- Category
- Vegetables & fruits
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Fresh
- Delivery
- Fresh / frozen · group shipment
What is Garden egg?
Garden egg (African eggplant) is eaten raw or cooked in sauces.
Its scientific name is Solanum aethiopicum. It is also known as Njakatou.
Where does Garden egg come from?
Our Garden egg comes from Foumbot, in the West region (capital Bafoussam). Growing areas in the region: Foumbot, Dschang, Bafang, Mbouda, Bangangté. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Garden egg?
Local vegetables and fruit, fresh, frozen or dried depending on how fragile they are.
Pack size: 1 kg. Usual formats in Cameroon: fresh.
How should you store Garden egg?
Keep cool and out of the light. Best eaten soon.
Where to buy Garden egg in Europe, the US and Canada
A fresh or frozen product: it travels in our refrigerated group shipment, subject to each country’s import rules. We deliver to cities including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Garden egg called in French?
In French: Aubergine locale. Other names: Njakatou.
How do I store Garden egg?
Keep cool and out of the light. Best eaten soon.
Can Garden egg be shipped outside Cameroon?
A fresh or frozen product: it travels in our refrigerated group shipment, subject to each country’s import rules.
Is it organic?
We never say “organic” without certification. It is natural, traditionally grown, free of additives, and every lot is checked in Douala.
