Bitter kola

Garcinia kola

nuts & seeds

A bitter, astringent seed, chewed raw in small pieces, offered to guests and at ceremonies, like kola nut.

Origin

Forests of West and Central Africa (Nigeria)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The seed is peeled of its brown skin, then chewed slowly, a small piece at a time.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Magnesium · Insoluble fibers · Protein

Did you know?

The Yoruba call it “orogbo”; it keeps for months without rotting, hence its reputation as a token of long life.