Quick answer
Jute leaves (Ewedu, Corète potagère): Kelen-kelen (jute leaves) makes the North’s slippery lalo sauce. Ours comes from Garoua, in Cameroon’s North region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Kelen-kelen
- Scientific name
- Corchorus olitorius
- Also known as
- Ewedu, Corète potagère
- Origin
- Garoua, Bénoué · North
- Category
- Leafy greens
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Dried, frozen
- Delivery
- Dry · ships everywhere
What is Jute leaves?
Kelen-kelen (jute leaves) makes the North’s slippery lalo sauce.
Its scientific name is Corchorus olitorius. It is also known as Ewedu, Corète potagère.
Where does Jute leaves come from?
Our Jute leaves comes from Garoua, Bénoué, in the North region (capital Garoua). Growing areas in the region: Garoua, Guider, Poli, Touboro. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Jute 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.
You will find it in these dishes: Lalo.
Pack size: Dried · 100 g. Usual formats in Cameroon: dried, frozen.
How should you store Jute leaves?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Where to buy Jute leaves 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 Jute leaves called in French?
In French: Kelen-kelen. Other names: Ewedu, Corète potagère.
Which dishes use Jute leaves?
Lalo.
How do I store Jute leaves?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Can Jute leaves 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.
