This seed gave its name to the Mexican state of Chiapas. It was a staple food of the Aztec people and is delicious with summer salads, home-made smoothies, or exotic fruits.
Umeboshi plums, or Japanese apricots have a very distinct acidic taste. Sesame with Umeboshi plums will enchant your salads, seasonings or simply a bowl of rice. You can even just eat the seeds on their own they are so delicious !
Originally from northern Congo, Likouala pepper, also known as “Ashandi pepper”, is harvested by the Baakas tribe. Ashanti pepper grows in the wild on vines which creep up more than 20 metres high. Outstanding lingering taste. Used in the traditional Congolese dish: “Ashanti grilled chicken”.