Palm oil
Also known asred oilepo pupa
Reviewed by Chiamaka Okafor · Updated 9 July 2026
Palm oil is a deep red-orange oil pressed from the fruit of the oil palm. It carries a distinct earthy flavour and colours many West African soups and stews.
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