Quick answer
Prekese (Aidan fruit) (Aridan, Prekese): Prekese (Aidan fruit) is a fragrant pod that perfumes soups. Ours comes from Ambam, in Cameroon’s South region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Quatre-côtés
- Scientific name
- Tetrapleura tetraptera
- Also known as
- Aridan, Prekese
- Origin
- Ambam, Vallée-du-Ntem · South
- Category
- Spices & seasonings
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Pods drieds
- Delivery
- Dry · ships everywhere
What is Prekese?
Prekese (Aidan fruit) is a fragrant pod that perfumes soups.
Its scientific name is Tetrapleura tetraptera. It is also known as Aridan, Prekese.
Where does Prekese come from?
Our Prekese comes from Ambam, Vallée-du-Ntem, in the South region (capital Ebolowa). Growing areas in the region: Ebolowa, Kribi, Sangmélima, Ambam. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Prekese?
Cameroonian spices are roasted, ground and blended: they give each sauce its identity.
You will find it in these dishes: Pepper soup.
Pack size: 4 pods. Usual formats in Cameroon: pods drieds.
How should you store Prekese?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Where to buy Prekese 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 Prekese called in French?
In French: Quatre-côtés. Other names: Aridan, Prekese.
Which dishes use Prekese?
Pepper soup.
How do I store Prekese?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Can Prekese 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.





