Ghana Best Hot Shito is a deeply flavourful and spicy condiment that adds bold, savoury complexity to dishes. It’s calorie-dense and rich in oils with a pronounced umami presence from seafood. Perfect for fans of intense, authentic flavours—but be mindful if you have shellfish or cross-contact allergies.
Main ingredients: Onion, sunflower oil, smoked shrimp powder (5 %), tomatoes, chili powder (3.6 %), salt, ginger, dried red chilies (1 %), garlic powder, ground coriander, aniseed, rosemary.
Additives: Monosodium glutamate (flavour enhancer), potassium sorbate (preservative)
Dietary Note: Marketed as free from artificial colours and flavours, though it does contain a preservative
Allergens (present or potential): Contains shrimp (crustaceans). May contain molluscs, soya, milk, and peanuts from cross-contact
Shito, meaning “pepper” in Ga, is a flavourful Ghanaian hot oil-based condiment with deep, umami-rich flavour from dried fish and shrimp. It’s traditionally served with staples like rice, kenkey, gari, yam, and more. It works as a spread, dip, seasoning, or marinade for meat, fish, tofu, and vegetables
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Hot, spicy Ghanaian pepper (shito) sauce |
| Calories (100 g) | 395 kcal |
| Fat / Sat Fat | 41 g / 5 g |
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Carbs / Sugar | 4.6 g / 3.3 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g |
| Key Allergens | Shrimp (crustacean); possible molluscs, soya, milk, peanuts |
| Typical Use | Spread, dip, condiment on carb staples |
| Flavour Profile | Rich, umami, smoky, fish-infused |
All Weights Are Approximate.
£3.85
