Quick answer
Country onion: Country onion adds a garlic-and-onion taste to stews. Ours comes from Mbalmayo, in Cameroon’s Centre region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Ail de forêt
- Scientific name
- Afrostyrax lepidophyllus
- Origin
- Mbalmayo, Nyong-et-So’o · Centre
- Category
- Spices & seasonings
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Seeds/bark drieds
- Delivery
- Dry · ships everywhere
What is Country onion?
Country onion adds a garlic-and-onion taste to stews.
Its scientific name is Afrostyrax lepidophyllus.
Where does Country onion come from?
Our Country onion comes from Mbalmayo, Nyong-et-So’o, in the Centre region (capital Yaoundé). Growing areas in the region: Obala, Bafia, Mbalmayo, Akonolinga, Monatélé. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Country onion?
Cameroonian spices are roasted, ground and blended: they give each sauce its identity.
You will find it in these dishes: Kondrè.
Pack size: 50 g. Usual formats in Cameroon: seeds/bark drieds.
How should you store Country onion?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Where to buy Country onion 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 Country onion called in French?
In French: Ail de forêt.
Which dishes use Country onion?
Kondrè.
How do I store Country onion?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Can Country onion 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.
