Gourmet African Seasonings
Authentic spices and seasonings sourced directly from the continent — from the boldest braai smoke to the sacred salt villages of Benin. Every jar carries a story.
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Gourmet African Seasoning
Jollof Rice is not just a dish — it is the soul of West African cooking, a communal tradition that has sparked loving debate across the continent for generations. AfriKin's Jollof Rice Spice brings that tradition to your kitchen in a single, carefully crafted 4oz jar.
This blend was born in the kitchens of West Africa, where the marriage of bayleaf, calabash nutmeg, cloves, curry, garlic, ginger, onion, pepper, thyme, tomato, and turmeric creates a deep, fragrant, and layered seasoning that is unmistakably Jollof. Rich, smoky, aromatic — bold color, complex heat, and the kind of depth that makes every spoonful unforgettable.
Use it for Jollof rice, chicken, fish, roasted vegetables, tomato-based stews, soups, or marinades. The continent in a jar.
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Ingredients: Bayleaf, Calabash Nutmeg, Cloves, Curry, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Pepper, Thyme, Tomato, Turmeric.
SKU: SPICE-0001 | 4 oz / 103g | Glass Jar | Barcode: 0 716715 857982
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Gourmet African Seasoning
Think of it as a nutty BBQ dry rub with heat, African-style. Suya is Nigeria and West Africa's answer to barbecue — skewered, fire-charred, and seasoned with one of the most distinctive spice blends on the planet. AfriKin brings that iconic street-food magic to your kitchen.
The secret is in the groundnut. Roasted peanuts form the earthy, nutty base, layered with the warmth of ginger, the depth of smoked paprika, the kick of chili pepper, and the savory backbone of garlic and onion powder. Peppercorn and salt complete a perfectly balanced rub that delivers fire and flavor in equal measure.
Built for the grill, but refuses to stay there. Dust it on beef skewers, press into chicken thighs, toss with roasted sweet potatoes, or mix into seasoned nuts for game day snacks that will have everyone asking what the secret is.
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Ingredients: Chili Pepper, Garlic Powder, Ginger Powder, Onion Powder, Peppercorn, Salt, Smoked Paprika, Unsalted Groundnut.
SKU: SPICE-0002 | 4 oz / 103g | Glass Jar | Barcode: 0 716715 857975
From the Women of Africa
Each AfriKin spice and seasoning is distributed with direct connection to the source — the women and communities across Africa who are the true guardians of these flavors and traditions.
Spiritual & Artisanal
Long before the world knew salt as a seasoning, it knew it as medicine, currency, and ceremony. In West Africa — and particularly in the sacred salt-producing villages of Benin — salt has been harvested by women for generations as an act of devotion, intention, and ancestral memory.
AfriKin Ritual Salt is sourced directly from these women, blended with herbs, and prepared with intention for three timeless purposes: cleansing, protection, and elevation. This spiritual sea salt carries the energy of the source — the red earth, the coastal winds, the quiet knowledge passed from grandmother to granddaughter across centuries of Beninese tradition.
Sprinkle at doorways and corners to clear stagnant energy. Draw a protective boundary around your home. Add to a spiritual bath for purification and renewal. Offer it in prayer or ceremony. Spiritual salt has been central to Vodun, Candomblé, Haitian Vodou, and Spiritual Baptist traditions across the diaspora. When you open this bag, you are holding a living piece of that unbroken lineage.
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Ingredients: Spiritual Sea Salt, Herbs. | From the women of the salt village in Benin.
SKU: SPICE-0003 | 4.6 oz / 130g | Stand-Up Kraft Bag | Barcode: 0 716715 857851
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Our spice collection is part of AfriKin's mission to connect the diaspora with the source — elevating artisan producers across Africa while bringing their craftsmanship directly into your home.