Quick answer
Fluted pumpkin leaves (Okongobong): Ugu (fluted pumpkin leaves) is cooked in sauces and soups. Ours comes from Mamfe, in Cameroon’s South-West region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Ugu
- Scientific name
- Telfairia occidentalis
- Also known as
- Okongobong
- Origin
- Mamfe, Manyu · South-West
- Category
- Leafy greens
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Frozen, dried
- Delivery
- Fresh / frozen · group shipment
What is Fluted pumpkin leaves?
Ugu (fluted pumpkin leaves) is cooked in sauces and soups.
Its scientific name is Telfairia occidentalis. It is also known as Okongobong.
Where does Fluted pumpkin leaves come from?
Our Fluted pumpkin leaves comes from Mamfe, Manyu, in the South-West region (capital Buea). Growing areas in the region: Tiko, Kumba, Muyuka, Mamfe, Limbe. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Fluted pumpkin leaves?
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.
Pack size: Dried · 100 g. Usual formats in Cameroon: frozen, dried.
How should you store Fluted pumpkin leaves?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Where to buy Fluted pumpkin leaves 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 Fluted pumpkin leaves called in French?
In French: Ugu. Other names: Okongobong.
How do I store Fluted pumpkin leaves?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Can Fluted pumpkin leaves 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.
