Below is the List Of Local Spices In Ghana
| Spice | Twi name |
| Negro pepper | Ahwentia or hwentia |
| Bay leaves | |
| Red bell pepper | Kpakposhitor |
| Ginger | akekaduro |
| Paprika | |
| Cloves | Dadoa amba or Pepre |
| Thyme | |
| Turmeric | |
| Black pepper | Esoro wisa |
| White pepper | |
| Stinking fish | Momone |
| Basil leaves | Akoko mesa |
| Anise seeds/Fennel seed | Nkitinkiti |
| African locust beans | Dawadawa |
| Scotch bonnet pepper | Kpakposhito |
| Alligator pepper/guinea pepper | Efom wisa |
| Mint leaves | Nunum |
| Parsley |
What spices do they use in Ghana?
In almost every Ghanaian home you are definitely bound to find the following spices; garlic, onion, ginger cayenne, allspice, curry, thyme, bay leaf, and chili pepper, which are the most widely used seasonings.
What is the local name for cumin seed in Ghana?
Cumin seed is popularly known to be in the family of “Nkitinkiti” in Ghana, and I must say that Ghanaians do well in spicing up their food with this seed especially the older ones.