Phosphate-derived Mineral Salt
Natural salt utilizing minerals from inland phosphate production.
Category: Other
Specialties in Togo
Learn about local specialties and celebrated products of this country
Local specialties
Shea Butter
High moisturizing butter from northern savanna shea nuts. Popular cosmetic souvenir.
Category: Ingredient
Togo Coffee Beans
Arabica variety cultivated by small farmers in Plateaux Region. Mild acidity, rich body.
Category: Ingredient
Kara Kanga Weaving
Traditional cloth woven with geometric patterns. Used for clothing or tablecloths.
Category: Handicraft
Ebony Mask
Mask carved from ebony. Motif of Voodoo ceremony decorative items.
Category: Handicraft
Dried Okra
Dried okra used for soup thickening.
Category: Ingredient
Kola Nuts
Bitter tree nuts chewed as stimulant. Given as welcoming gift in ceremonies.
Category: Ingredient
Batammariba Pottery
Unglazed pots made by northern Batammariba people.
Category: Handicraft
Beaded Accessories
Necklaces and bracelets stringing colorful glass beads.
Category: Handicraft
New Beverage "Sodabi"
Low-alcohol beverage naturally fermenting sorghum.
Category: Other