Quick answer
Bitterleaf (ndolè) (Bitter leaf): Bitterleaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is the leaf behind Cameroon’s national dish. We sell it washed, so already softened, and frozen to keep its colour. Ours comes from Mbanga, in Cameroon’s Littoral region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Ndolè
- Scientific name
- Vernonia amygdalina
- Also known as
- Bitter leaf
- Origin
- Mbanga · Littoral
- Category
- Leafy greens
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Washed frozen, dried
- Delivery
- Fresh / frozen · group shipment
What is Bitterleaf?
Bitterleaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is the leaf behind Cameroon’s national dish. We sell it washed, so already softened, and frozen to keep its colour.
Its scientific name is Vernonia amygdalina. It is also known as Bitter leaf.
Where does Bitterleaf come from?
Our Bitterleaf comes from Mbanga, in the Littoral region (capital Douala). Growing areas in the region: Penja, Njombé, Loum, Mbanga, Édéa. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Bitterleaf?
Leafy greens are at the heart of Cameroonian cooking: ndolè, eru, okok, njama-njama. Dried, they rehydrate in 20 minutes; frozen, they go straight into the pot.
You will find it in these dishes: Ndolè.
Pack size: Washed, frozen · 500 g. Usual formats in Cameroon: washed frozen, dried.
How should you store Bitterleaf?
Keep frozen (-18 °C / 0 °F). Do not refreeze once thawed.
Where to buy Bitterleaf in Europe, the US and Canada
A fresh or frozen product: it travels in our refrigerated group shipment, subject to each country’s import rules. We deliver to cities including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bitterleaf called in French?
In French: Ndolè. Other names: Bitter leaf.
Which dishes use Bitterleaf?
Ndolè.
How do I store Bitterleaf?
Keep frozen (-18 °C / 0 °F). Do not refreeze once thawed.
Can Bitterleaf be shipped outside Cameroon?
A fresh or frozen product: it travels in our refrigerated group shipment, subject to each country’s import rules.
Is it organic?
We never say “organic” without certification. It is natural, traditionally grown, free of additives, and every lot is checked in Douala.
