Home Taste Dry Bitter Leaves 25g

Home Taste Dry Bitter Leaves 25g – What It Is

Home Taste Dry Bitter Leaves are naturally dried African bitter leaves, scientifically known as Vernonia amygdalina, widely used in traditional West African cooking. Known for their distinctive bitter, earthy flavour, these leaves add depth, authenticity, and nutritional value to soups, stews, and herbal preparations.

This 25g pack is carefully dried to preserve aroma, flavour, and nutrients, making it convenient, long-lasting, and easy to rehydrate for everyday home cooking.

Key Features 

• Pack Size: 25g

• Product Type: Dried Bitter Leaves (Vernonia amygdalina)

• Flavour Profile: Bold, earthy, naturally bitter

• Processing: Naturally dried for long shelf life

• Usage: Soups, stews, sauces, herbal preparations

• Free From: Additives & preservatives

• Cultural Use: Traditional African cooking

• Country of Origin: Africa (varies by batch)

Ingredients

100% Dried Bitter Leaves (Vernonia amygdalina)

Nutritional Information (Typical Values)

Nutritional values may vary naturally.

Allergy Advice

• Contains bitter leaves only

• No known allergens

• Produced in facilities that may handle other food products

Lifestyle and Dietary Information

•  100% Plant-based

•  Suitable for vegans

•  Suitable for vegetarians

•  No artificial preservatives

Serving Suggestions / Recipe Ideas

Bitter Leaf Soup (Ofe Onugbu)
Soak leaves in warm water, rinse lightly, and add to soup with palm oil, egusi, stockfish, and meat.

Egusi & Ogbono Soups
Rehydrate and stir in during the final stages for authentic flavour.

Vegetable Stews
Combine with spinach or pumpkin leaves for balanced bitterness.

Herbal Tea
Lightly boil rehydrated leaves and strain for a traditional herbal drink.

Pairs well with Gari, Pounded Yam, Plantain Fufu, and Swallow foods.

Health and Nutritional Benefits

• Naturally rich in antioxidants

• Source of dietary fibre

• Traditionally used to support digestion

• Contains plant-based vitamins and minerals

• Low in fat and naturally preservative-free

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place

• Keep sealed after opening

• Best used once fully rehydrated

• Do not expose to moisture before use

Recycling Information

• Packaging: Plastic pouch – recyclable where facilities exist
  Please follow local recycling guidelines.

FAQ Section

What are bitter leaves used for?
They are used in African soups, stews, sauces, and herbal preparations.

Do I need to wash dried bitter leaves?
Yes. Soak in warm water and rinse lightly before cooking.

Are bitter leaves very bitter?
Yes, but bitterness can be reduced by soaking and rinsing.

Is this product natural?
Yes. It contains 100% natural dried bitter leaves with no additives.

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