Product Description

• Botanical name
  :
  Tetrapleura tetraptera
  • Common names: Perekese (Ghana), Aidan fruit (English), Aridan (Yoruba), Uhio (Igbo)
  • Origin: Native to tropical West Africa, especially Ghana and Nigeria

  🍂 Physical Description

  • Fruit: A dark brown, ridged pod with four wing-like edges, measuring 15–25 cm long
  • Tree: Deciduous, reaching up to 25 meters tall
  • Leaves & Flowers: Compound leaves with small, fragrant pinkish-white flowers

  🍽️ Flavor & Aroma

  • Taste: Sweet, tangy, and slightly astringent with earthy and citrusy undertones
  • Scent: Strong and musky—often called “soup perfume” for its aromatic power in cooking

  🧪 Nutritional & Medicinal Value

  • Rich in vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, iron, and antioxidants
  • Known for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic properties
  • Traditionally used to:
  • Boost immunity
  • Manage blood pressure and blood sugar
  • Aid digestion and postpartum recovery

  🍲 Culinary Uses

  • Commonly added to soups, stews, and teas
  • Used in dishes like Banga soup, light soup, and pepper soup
  • Can be dried and ground into spice or boiled for herbal tea

  🧘 Cultural Significance

  • In Akan tradition, believed to ward off evil spirits
  • Used in spiritual baths and rituals for protection and healing