Lagos Brand Machine Ground Nigerian Chilli Pepper
Object
Tin
Production date
1982
Object number
2015.46
Physical Description
Tin of Nigerian Chilli Pepper.
Personal experiences
"I learnt to eat 'hot' African food at the age of 14, and African pepper has always played a role in my life. This tin, which once held 200 grams of Enco Product’s “Lagos” brand Machine Ground Chilli Pepper, was purchased by me soon after moving to Stoke Newington in 1982. In the days before the ubiquitous plastic bags of hot pepper, many West African homes would have had a tin in the cupboard.
Enco products, with headquarters in Fortress Road, Kentish Town, started out as a business supplying the Jewish community. When they realised that there was a market for African and African Caribbean products, these were added to their range.”
Enco products, with headquarters in Fortress Road, Kentish Town, started out as a business supplying the Jewish community. When they realised that there was a market for African and African Caribbean products, these were added to their range.”
Material
Metals
Paper
Dimension
Diameter: 90mm
Height: 99mm
Height: 99mm
Exhibition Label
Food Culture
Ground Nigerian Chilli Pepper
This tin, which once held 200 grams of ‘Lagos’ brand machine ground chilli pepper, was purchased and used in Stoke Newington in 1982. In the days before you could easily buy hot pepper, many West African homes would have a tin in the cupboard to spice up meals.
Being African in Hackney: 1960s-2020s
14 September 2021 to 14 February 2022
Ground Nigerian Chilli Pepper
This tin, which once held 200 grams of ‘Lagos’ brand machine ground chilli pepper, was purchased and used in Stoke Newington in 1982. In the days before you could easily buy hot pepper, many West African homes would have a tin in the cupboard to spice up meals.
Being African in Hackney: 1960s-2020s
14 September 2021 to 14 February 2022
On display?
No
Inscription
Lagos Brand Machine Ground Nigerian Chilli Pepper 200g
Enco Products (London) Ltd
Fortress Road
London NW5
Telephone 01-267-3127
Enco Products (London) Ltd
Fortress Road
London NW5
Telephone 01-267-3127