Oubli (Pentadiplandra)

Pentadiplandra brazzeana

root · spice

A root that tastes of horseradish: its bark goes into the nkui sauce of the Bamileke of Cameroon, given to new mothers; the root is sometimes eaten as a vegetable.

Origin

From Nigeria to DR Congo and Angola

Where to find it

In Cameroon, its roots are sold in small bundles at markets in the West Region.

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The bark of the root is scraped off and pounded into the sauce, in small amounts, for its bite; the peeled root is also cooked as a vegetable.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its fruits contain brazzein, a very sweet protein.