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Baobab Leaf Powder
Baobabs are great sources of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The leaves, which are what Goldleaf sells fresh from our partner farm in Ghana, can be ground into a powder and taken via capsule or used in cooking. They contain high amounts of calcium and easily digested proteins. The powder has also been shown to contain many nutrients, most notably vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, niacin, and potassium. Other studies of baobab powder and extract have shown it to contain antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatories, fibers which aid in digestion, and even benefits for blood sugar control.
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Bitter Leaf Capsules
**Now shipping in labeled bottles. New image coming soon. As such the price has slightly risen. (4o capsules per bottle)
Whether you use the leaves in cuisine such as soups, curries, and tea or ingest them via a capsule, the natural chemicals and alkaloids in Bitter Leaf can greatly benefit your health. In West African cooking, bitter leaves are usually washed and then added to stews featuring seafood, goat, beef, peppers or vegetables like potatoes, yams, etc. They can also be added to hot water and let to steep, making a tea. Goldleaf’s bitter leaves are fresh from Ghana and are only rinsed with cold water, never washed as with the majority of exports coming from Nigeria. Our bitter leaves have retained all their nutritional value whereas many bitter leaves on the market have already had their nutrients extracted.
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Cocoa Ash for Soapmaking
Using cocoa ash to make soap has been a longstanding tradition in West Africa. The ash itself is actually the leftover material in cocoa pods when they are harvested for their seeds which are used as the main ingredient in chocolate. Ash soaps and black soaps are becoming more popular and can even be found in many stores. But, why place your skin’s health in the hands of a stranger when you can make your own! Goldleaf has got you covered with cocoa ash supplied by our partner farm in Ghana.
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Dawadawa Powder
Typically, dawadawa serves as a seasoning in dishes like stews, curries, and rice dishes. Often, it is used with okra, seafood, and spinach or other greens. It pairs well with beef, lamb, and chicken as well as spices like cinnamon, garlic, and ginger. Some compare its taste to umami flavors common in Japanese ramen: rich in soy, tomato, and mushrooms.
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Dried Okra from Burkina Faso
This dried okra can be tossed in a little oil, salt, and spices for a crunchy snack. Or, it can be added to stews much like Cajun cuisine does in the U.S. In West Africa, it is often paired with seafood or beef and other vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, peppers, and more.
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Ghana Alligator Peppers, Hepper Pepper, Mbongo Spice
Alligator pepper seeds are used whole or ground to add a black peppery flavor to soups, stews, meat dishes, rice, or even pastries since it can also substitute for cardamom. Alligator pepper and its seeds are easier to digest than black pepper, which makes it a healthier alternative. It can actually reduce digestive discomforts rather than cause them which black pepper may do in some people. The whole pepper can be snacked on as well.
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Graviola Dried Leaves
Graviola trees, also known as soursop, custard apple, or guanabana, were native to the Americas but brought to Africa through trade. By brewing dried graviola leaves into a tea, one can benefit from their natural occurrence of antioxidants and alkaloids, namely annonamine, that have been found to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk for ulcers among other effects.
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Griffonia simplicifolia Seeds
Griffonia seeds naturally contain the amino acid, 5-hydroxytryptophan (or 5-HTP), which has been used for sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, weight control, migraines, fibromyalgia, PMS, and Parkinson’s disease. It is able to treat these by increasing production of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin, of course, regulates our mood, appetite, and sleep.
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