Quick answer
Suya spice (yaji) (Kankankan): Kankan (suya) spice coats soya beef skewers. Ours comes from Ngaoundéré, in Cameroon’s Adamawa region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Kankan
- Scientific name
- Mélange arachide + épices
- Also known as
- Kankankan
- Origin
- Ngaoundéré, Vina · Adamawa
- Category
- Spices & seasonings
- Type
- Semi-processed
- Available formats
- Powder
- Delivery
- Dry · ships everywhere
What is Suya spice?
Kankan (suya) spice coats soya beef skewers.
Its scientific name is Mélange arachide + épices. It is also known as Kankankan.
Where does Suya spice come from?
Our Suya spice comes from Ngaoundéré, Vina, in the Adamawa region (capital Ngaoundéré). Growing areas in the region: Ngaoundéré, Meiganga, Tibati, Banyo. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Suya spice?
Cameroonian spices are roasted, ground and blended: they give each sauce its identity.
You will find it in these dishes: Soya.
Pack size: 150 g. Usual formats in Cameroon: powder.
How should you store Suya spice?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Where to buy Suya spice 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 Suya spice called in French?
In French: Kankan. Other names: Kankankan.
Which dishes use Suya spice?
Soya.
How do I store Suya spice?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Can Suya spice 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.
