Quick answer
Okra (Okro): Dried or powdered okra lets you make okra soup all year round. Ours comes from Yagoua, in Cameroon’s Far North region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Gombo
- Scientific name
- Abelmoschus esculentus
- Also known as
- Okro
- Origin
- Yagoua, Mayo-Danay · Far North
- Category
- Vegetables & fruits
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Dried, frozen, powder
- Delivery
- Dry · ships everywhere
What is Okra?
Dried or powdered okra lets you make okra soup all year round.
Its scientific name is Abelmoschus esculentus. It is also known as Okro.
Where does Okra come from?
Our Okra comes from Yagoua, Mayo-Danay, in the Far North region (capital Maroua). Growing areas in the region: Maroua, Mokolo, Kousséri, Yagoua, Kaélé. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Okra?
Local vegetables and fruit, fresh, frozen or dried depending on how fragile they are.
You will find it in these dishes: Okra soup & cassava fufu, Corn fufu & okra sauce, Millet fufu & dried okra sauce.
Pack size: Dried · 200 g. Usual formats in Cameroon: dried, frozen, powder.
How should you store Okra?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Where to buy Okra 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 Okra called in French?
In French: Gombo. Other names: Okro.
Which dishes use Okra?
Okra soup & cassava fufu, Corn fufu & okra sauce, Millet fufu & dried okra sauce.
How do I store Okra?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Can Okra 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.
