Ogbono seeds (also known as wild mango or African mango) are mango-like fruits. Once ground, they can be used as a thickener to soups.

Locust beans (Parkia biglobosa), Iru/Ogiri/Dawa Dawa, strong smell is characteristic of this spice. This can be stored in the fridge, freezer or pantry.

The common periwinkle or winkle (Littorina littorea) is a species of small edible whelk or sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc that has gills and an operculum, and is classified within the family Littorinidae, the periwinkles.

Crayfish are eaten all over the world. Like other edible crustaceans, only a small portion of the body of a crayfish is edible. In most prepared dishes, such as soups, bisques and étouffées, only the tail portion is served.

See how to make banga soup below

Its common names include egusi in Yoruba, 'egwusi in Igbo and agushi in Hausa. Vernacular names for this crop include egusi-itoo. In English it is known as Mann's cucumeropsis and white-seed melon.