Manteca de corojo, called epo in Lucumí, is the red palm oil that every Santería practitioner keeps on hand. It's one of the first things Elegguá and the Warriors ask for, and this 8 oz container gives you plenty for regular offerings.
What is manteca de corojo?
Manteca de corojo is a thick red palm oil. In Afro Cuban practice it's used to feed, cool and please the Orishas, especially Elegguá, Oggún and Ochosi. The Yoruba word for palm oil is epo, which is why you'll see both names on our label.
How is epo used?
- Anointing Elegguá and the Warriors: a little corojo is rubbed on Elegguá and the Warriors as a regular offering.
- Ebbo and offerings: it's part of many offerings and works prescribed in a reading.
- Cooking for the Orishas: it's used in foods prepared as offerings.
How often and how much depends on your house, so follow your godparent's guidance.
Why buy it from El Viejo Lázaro?
Manteca de corojo is one of the staples our customers reorder again and again. We've supplied practitioners from our Miami store since 2003 and ship anywhere in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
What is epo in Santería?
Epo is the Lucumí word for red palm oil, known in Spanish as manteca de corojo. It's offered to Elegguá, the Warriors and other Orishas.
Which Orishas receive manteca de corojo?
It's most closely associated with Elegguá, Oggún and Ochosi, though it's used in offerings for other Orishas too.
How much comes in a container?
Each container holds 8 oz.
Is it the same as cocoa butter?
No. Manteca de corojo is red palm oil. Cocoa butter, manteca de cacao, is white and is often offered to Obatalá.
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