Bitter Kola, also known as Garcinia Kola, is an edible seed that belongs to a unique group of plants that help organisms adapt to stress by influencing multiple regulatory systems responsible for stimulus-response coupling, such as the immune system. It is used in traditional African medicine for the treatment of various infectious diseases, such as hepatitis, infections due to the influenza virus, and other viral diseases.
 
The fruits of Garcinia Kola are harvested annually between July and October, making it a highly seasonal product.
 
The fruits are smooth and elliptically shaped, with yellow pulp and a brown seed coat. It is highly valued for its perceived medicinal attributes, and the fact that consumption of large quantities does not cause indigestion makes it a highly desired product. 
 
Acuminata Kola, scientifically known as Cola acuminata, is a species of small marine fish native to tropical Africa. It is primarily recognized for its fruit, the kola nut. 
 
Acuminata Kola is a tropical perennial tree known for its seeds that contain caffeine and are used both for their stimulant properties and as a flavoring agent. The fruits are rough, mottled and up to 8 inches (20 cm) long and contain large, flat and bright red coloured seeds, commonly known as kola nuts.
 
The seed contains 1.25 - 2.4% caffeine, and can be chewed or ground into a powder added to beverages to increase alertness, diminish fatigue, and increase stamina. The extract obtained from Cola Acuminata nuts has anti-irritant, soothing and antioxidant properties.
 
The quoted price is per ton.