Ingredients

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Nourishment from Nature

At Iya Foods, we believe the best ingredients come from nature. That’s why we use all-natural, wholesome, and flavorful African superfoods to add flavor and nutrition to our top products. Each ingredient mentioned below has substantial antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals—all of which help keep you healthy.

Love your body with nourishment, from Mother Earth.

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Cassava

Cassava

Nutritious yuca root vegetable similar to a sweet potato

Benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Energy-boosting
  • Soft & creamy
Plantains

Plantains

Starchy, versatile fruit used in African, Caribbean, and South American cuisine

Benefits

  • Rich in fiber
  • Resistant starch
  • Near-neutral taste
Brown Tigernut

Brown Tigernut

Ancient root tuber vegetable named after its striations and flavor

Benefits

  • Potassium-rich
  • Lactose substitute
  • Creamy taste
Fonio

Fonio

Nutrient-dense ancient grain, fonio acha, eaten cooked or raw

Benefits

  • 3x the fiber
  • Calcium-rich
  • Resilient
African Cacao

African Cacao

Nigerian-grown seeds from the pods of cacao trees

Benefits

  • Rich flavor
  • Smooth texture
  • High in fiber
Baobab Powder

Baobab Powder

Originates from the fruit of the baobab tree also called the “Tree of Life”

Benefits

  • Rich fiber
  • Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
Beetroot Powder

Beetroot Powder

Created fromapowerful and versatile deep red root vegetable used in cuisines worldwide

Benefits

  • Whole food powder
  • Essential vitamins
  • Heart-healthy compounds
Celery

Celery

Versatile ingredient to helps lower cholesterol and promote healthy digestion

Benefits

  • Whole food powder
  • Antioxidant
  • Detoxifying
Moringa

Moringa

Similar to matcha, this nutritious plant has been used for centuries due to several health benefits.

Benefits

  • Antioxidants
  • Reduce inflammation
  • 7x more Vitamin C than oranges
Melon Seeds

Melon Seeds (Egusi)

Native to West and Central Africa, these flavor-neutral seeds are used in cuisines around the world

Benefits

  • Protein-rich
  • Amino acids
  • Vitamins and minerals
African Calabash Nutmeg

African Calabash Nutmeg

West African spice found in evergreen forests

Benefits

  • Warm, nutty flavor
  • Calcium-rich
  • Aromatic
Ginger

Ginger

Derived from the ginger root of a plat, this spice is slightly peppery and sweet

Benefits

  • Antioxidants
  • Heart-healthy compounds
  • Pungent and spicy aromas
Turmeric

Turmeric

Used in Asian, Indian, and African cuisines, this golden spice enhances any dish or beverage

Benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Earthy and bitter
  • Orange and ginger aromas
Garlic

Garlic

Cultivated worldwide, this bulbous plant is a member of the ​​ allium sativum (onion) family.

Benefits

  • Low-calorie
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Spicy when raw, nutty when cooked
Golden Onions

Golden Onions

Found in temperate regions, this versatile ingredient is used in dishes around the world

Benefits

  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory/li>
  • Strong, sweet flavor
Paradise Pepper

Paradise Pepper

Ground red-brown seeds derived from the plant aframomum melegueta

Benefits

  • Citrus & cardamom flavors
  • Antimicrobial
  • Aphrodisiac
Selim Pepper (Udah)

Selim Pepper (Udah)

Ground seeds from an African shrubby tree (Xylopia aethiopica)

Benefits

  • Rich taste
  • Musky flavor
  • Antioxidant
Yellow Pepper

Baobab Powder

Found in temperate regions, this versatile ingredient is used in cuisines worldwide

Benefits

  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Strong, sweet flavor
Whole Red Chili

Whole Red Chili

One of the hottest peppers in the world with 175,000 SHU

Benefits

  • Spicy & flavorful
  • Vitamin C
  • Anti-inflammatory
Crushed Red Pepper

Crushed Red Pepper

Household staple spice implemented in a variety of cuisines worldwide

Benefits

  • Antioxidants
  • Boosts metabolism
  • Sharp, earthy, spicy flavor
Jos Pepper

Jos Pepper

It can be chopped or crushed. It's usually blended with onion tomato to make paste for cooking.

Benefits

  • Spicy rich taste
  • Boosts Immunity
  • Anti-inflammatory
Scent Leaf

Scent Leaf

Native to Nigeria and Ghana, this aromatic herb is used extensively for culinary and medicinal purposes

Benefits

  • Vitamin-rich
  • Reduces blood sugar
  • Relieves bloating
Uziza Leaf

Uziza Leaf

Ground seeds cultivated from dried Benin fruit

Benefits

  • Spicy & flavorful
  • Rich in fiber
  • Anti-inflammatory