Netetou Powder(Locust Beans Powder) NF

Netetou powder (also spelled nététou, sometimes called soumbala or sumbara in parts of West Africa) is a traditional West African fermented seasoning powder made from the fermented seeds of the néré tree (Parkia biglobosa).

🧂 What It Is

• Origin: West Africa (especially Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso).

• Base Ingredient: Fermented and dried néré seeds (a locally abundant legume).

• Form: Fine brown powder that’s ready to use in cooking.

🍽️ Flavor Profile

Netetou powder has an intensely savory, umami-rich flavor, somewhat like a natural broth or stock cube, with a strong aroma typical of fermented foods.

🍲 Culinary Uses

This powder is used to season and enrich traditional West African dishes, including:

• Sauces like mafé and yassa

• Soups and broths

• Stews and rice dishes
  It’s typically added toward the end of cooking so its deep flavors shine through.