Quick answer
Yam flour (Elubo, Amala): Yam flour (elubo) makes amala, a smooth brown swallow for soups. Ours comes from Ngaoundéré, in Cameroon’s Adamawa region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Farine d'igname
- Also known as
- Elubo, Amala
- Origin
- Ngaoundéré, Vina · Adamawa
- Category
- Grains & flours
- Type
- Semi-processed
- Available formats
- Dry pouches
- Delivery
- Dry · ships everywhere
What is Yam flour?
Yam flour (elubo) makes amala, a smooth brown swallow for soups.
It is also known as Elubo, Amala.
Where does Yam flour come from?
Our Yam flour comes from Ngaoundéré, Vina, in the Adamawa region (capital Ngaoundéré). Growing areas in the region: Ngaoundéré, Meiganga, Tibati, Banyo. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Yam flour?
Grains and flours make the fufu and porridges served with sauces, especially in the North and the Grassfields.
Pack size: 1 kg. Usual formats in Cameroon: dry pouches.
How should you store Yam flour?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Where to buy Yam flour 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 Yam flour called in French?
In French: Farine d'igname. Other names: Elubo, Amala.
How do I store Yam flour?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Can Yam flour 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.
