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Pounded cassava leaves — pondu, sombe, isombe or saka-saka — in a larger 3.5 lb pack for bigger families and gatherings. Slow-cook with palm oil, onion, leek and peanut butter, smoked fish or meat until soft and rich, then serve with rice, fufu, ubugali or plantain. A staple green vegetable dish across Central Africa and the Great Lakes; naturally gluten-free. Keep chilled or frozen as directed on the pack.
Ola Ola Carotino red palm oil in a 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) size, naturally rich in carotenes (pro-vitamin A) and vitamin E. A clean, consistent red palm oil with the deep colour and flavour African cooking needs — use it for jollof rice, banga and palm-nut soup, egusi, beans, and shallow or deep frying. The large size suits households that cook African food regularly and small caterers. Keep sealed, away from heat and light.
Fine cassava flour from Rwanda's Kinazi Cassava Plant (KCP) in a 2 kg household pack. Wet-milled from fresh cassava tubers grown by Rwandan farmers and certified gluten-free by the Rwanda Standards Board, it has a light texture that cooks up smooth. Stir gradually into boiling water and work until firm for ubugali, served with isombe, beans and stews; also use for fufu, porridge and gluten-free baking. Reseal and keep in a cool, dry place.
Safari Pure is a Tanzanian black tea — bold, brisk and dark-brewing, the kind of strong cup East African tea drinkers expect. Boil the leaves (or bags) with water, then with milk and sugar for chai; add ginger, cardamom or tea masala for spiced tea. Steep on its own for a strong black cup. See pack for net weight and whether loose leaf or bags; store sealed and away from strong smells.
Finely ground roasted peanut (groundnut) flour in a large pack for households that cook groundnut dishes often. High in plant protein and healthy fats, it thickens and enriches groundnut soup and stew, spinach and vegetable sauces, and one-pot stews, and stirs into porridge, smoothies and baking for a protein boost. Add towards the end of cooking and simmer gently so it does not catch. Reseal and store somewhere cool and dry.
Rebound RUTF is a ready-to-use, peanut-based therapeutic paste formulated for nutritional rehabilitation. It is energy- and nutrient-dense and intended to be used under the guidance of a health worker as part of a treatment plan, not as an everyday food. Follow the directions provided with the product and the advice of a clinician. Contains peanuts and milk. See pack for sachet weight and full instructions.
Stock your kitchen with Maganjo Maize Flour — a beloved staple straight from Uganda's Maganjo Grain Millers. This fortified 10 kg bag is finely milled from quality maize grain and certified to the UNBS US EAS 44 standard, giving you the consistency and clean taste East African cooks count on. Perfect for making posho (ugali), smooth maize porridge, and a wide range of traditional recipes. Naturally gluten-friendly and packed with carbohydrates and essential nutrients, it's a wholesome, versatile flour for everyday family cooking. A true taste of home for the diaspora.
Bring the warmth of East African tradition to your table with Maganjo's Energy Booster – a trusted Ugandan composite flour crafted from a wholesome blend of maize, soya, pumpkin seeds, and groundnuts. Pre-cooked and easy to prepare, it makes a smooth, nourishing porridge that the whole family will love. Suitable for babies above 6 months, children, adults, and breastfeeding mothers, it delivers proteins, carbohydrates, and essential fats to power your day. Certified by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and proudly made in Uganda – feeding generations for 35+ years. Just add water and enjoy a bowl of goodness!
A beloved kitchen staple straight from Uganda — Maganjo Maize Flour is finely milled white maize processed by Maganjo Grain Millers Ltd in Kampala's Kawempe Division. Certified by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), it delivers a smooth, powdery texture that cooks up into perfectly consistent posho, ugali, or maize porridge every time. Naturally high in dietary fibre, carbohydrates, Vitamin B, omega-6 unsaturated fats, and vegetable proteins, it's been the most trusted maize flour brand in Uganda since 1984. Whether you call it posho, ugali, or sadza, this 5 kg bag brings the taste of home to your table.
Stock your kitchen with the beloved Ola Ola Carotino Red Palm Oil — a West African pantry staple in a generous 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) jar. Pressed from red palm fruit, this oil gets its gorgeous deep-orange hue from natural carotenes, the same antioxidants that give carrots and tomatoes their color. It's also a natural source of Vitamin E, cholesterol-free, and contains no artificial additives. Rich, aromatic, and full-bodied, it's the go-to oil for soups, stews, sauces, and traditional dishes across African and Caribbean cuisines. Keep it in your pantry and bring authentic flavor to every meal. Exp: 22 Dec 2027.
Wholesale 50 lb sack of coarse durum-wheat semolina for making semo / semovita swallow, semolina porridge, couscous, upma and baking. For swallow, sprinkle into boiling water while stirring and work over low heat to a smooth, soft dough to serve with egusi or okra soup. For porridge, simmer with milk, sugar and spice. Bulk size for caterers and large households; store sealed in a cool, dry place away from pests.
Pawpaw (papaya) ointment — a petrolatum-based balm with fermented pawpaw, used as a multipurpose fix for dry, chapped lips, rough elbows and heels, cuticles, minor chafing, flaky patches and small burns and grazes. A little goes a long way; dab on as often as needed. Keep one in every bag and by the bed. For external use; see tube or jar for net weight.
Sleeping Baby petroleum jelly, large tub — a mild, gentle skin protectant for babies and the whole family. Use it to soothe dry skin, protect the nappy area from chafing, and lock in moisture after a bath. Apply a thin layer as needed. For external use; keep away from the eyes and out of reach of children. See tub for net weight.
Wholesale 50 lb sack of finely milled rice flour — a versatile, naturally gluten-free flour for rice porridge and uji, rice bread, pancakes and chin chin, sweets and snacks, and for thickening sauces and soups. Also used as a coating for crisp fried fish and chicken. Bulk size for caterers, bakeries and resellers; store sealed in a cool, dry place.
One hundred percent roasted soybean flour, East African style, in a 4.4 lb (2 kg) pack. High in plant protein and naturally gluten-free, it is used to enrich porridge and uji, to make a protein-rich soya drink, and in baking. Stir into hot porridge or blend into smoothies; when baking, replace part of the wheat flour for extra protein. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Keep sealed in a cool, dry place.
Super Cereal Plus is a fortified corn-soya-milk blend with added vitamins and minerals, packed here in a 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) bag. It cooks quickly into a smooth, mild porridge that suits babies from around 6 months, young children and nursing mothers, as well as anyone wanting a gentle, nutritious uji. Add to water, simmer while stirring for a few minutes until creamy, and cool to a safe temperature before serving. Follow the on-pack age and preparation guidance.
Golden Morn is Nestlé's much-loved breakfast cereal from Nigeria, made from whole maize and dehulled soya beans — about 50% whole grains — and fortified with vitamin A, iron, calcium, protein and fibre. The maize and soy are sourced from Nigerian farms. Just add hot or cold milk and eat straight away, or use it as a quick base for pap / akamu. A filling, nutritious start to the day for children and adults. See pack for net weight (sold in sachets and tins).
Nestlé Cerelac is a smooth, iron-fortified infant cereal designed as a first food from around 6 months of age (check the box for the exact variant, flavour and age guidance). It is enriched with iron, vitamins and minerals to support a baby's growth. Prepare with cooled, previously boiled water or your baby's usual milk, stirring to a smooth consistency, and feed soon after making. Always follow the on-pack preparation, hygiene and storage instructions.
Tea masala is a fragrant ground blend — usually cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper — for East African spiced tea. Add a small pinch to the pot as you brew black tea with milk and sugar, or to taste; a little goes a long way. It can also be stirred into cakes, mandazi dough and porridge for a warm, spiced note. See pack for net weight; store sealed, cool and dark.
Nestlé Nido instant full-cream milk powder in a large 2.5 kg pack for families and caterers. Made from full-cream cow's milk with a soya-lecithin emulsifier so it dissolves smoothly, and fortified with vitamins and minerals including calcium, iron and zinc. Mix roughly three spoonfuls per 250 ml of warm or cold water for drinking milk, or use in tea, chai, porridge and baking. Contains milk and soya. Reseal tightly and store in a cool, dry place.
Pounded cassava leaves — pondu, sombe, isombe or saka-saka — in a larger 3.5 lb pack for bigger families and gatherings. Slow-cook with palm oil, onion, leek and peanut butter, smoked fish or meat until soft and rich, then serve with rice, fufu, ubugali or plantain. A staple green vegetable dish across Central Africa and the Great Lakes; naturally gluten-free. Keep chilled or frozen as directed on the pack.
Ola Ola Carotino red palm oil in a 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) size, naturally rich in carotenes (pro-vitamin A) and vitamin E. A clean, consistent red palm oil with the deep colour and flavour African cooking needs — use it for jollof rice, banga and palm-nut soup, egusi, beans, and shallow or deep frying. The large size suits households that cook African food regularly and small caterers. Keep sealed, away from heat and light.
Fine cassava flour from Rwanda's Kinazi Cassava Plant (KCP) in a 2 kg household pack. Wet-milled from fresh cassava tubers grown by Rwandan farmers and certified gluten-free by the Rwanda Standards Board, it has a light texture that cooks up smooth. Stir gradually into boiling water and work until firm for ubugali, served with isombe, beans and stews; also use for fufu, porridge and gluten-free baking. Reseal and keep in a cool, dry place.
Safari Pure is a Tanzanian black tea — bold, brisk and dark-brewing, the kind of strong cup East African tea drinkers expect. Boil the leaves (or bags) with water, then with milk and sugar for chai; add ginger, cardamom or tea masala for spiced tea. Steep on its own for a strong black cup. See pack for net weight and whether loose leaf or bags; store sealed and away from strong smells.
Finely ground roasted peanut (groundnut) flour in a large pack for households that cook groundnut dishes often. High in plant protein and healthy fats, it thickens and enriches groundnut soup and stew, spinach and vegetable sauces, and one-pot stews, and stirs into porridge, smoothies and baking for a protein boost. Add towards the end of cooking and simmer gently so it does not catch. Reseal and store somewhere cool and dry.
Rebound RUTF is a ready-to-use, peanut-based therapeutic paste formulated for nutritional rehabilitation. It is energy- and nutrient-dense and intended to be used under the guidance of a health worker as part of a treatment plan, not as an everyday food. Follow the directions provided with the product and the advice of a clinician. Contains peanuts and milk. See pack for sachet weight and full instructions.
Stock your kitchen with Maganjo Maize Flour — a beloved staple straight from Uganda's Maganjo Grain Millers. This fortified 10 kg bag is finely milled from quality maize grain and certified to the UNBS US EAS 44 standard, giving you the consistency and clean taste East African cooks count on. Perfect for making posho (ugali), smooth maize porridge, and a wide range of traditional recipes. Naturally gluten-friendly and packed with carbohydrates and essential nutrients, it's a wholesome, versatile flour for everyday family cooking. A true taste of home for the diaspora.
Bring the warmth of East African tradition to your table with Maganjo's Energy Booster – a trusted Ugandan composite flour crafted from a wholesome blend of maize, soya, pumpkin seeds, and groundnuts. Pre-cooked and easy to prepare, it makes a smooth, nourishing porridge that the whole family will love. Suitable for babies above 6 months, children, adults, and breastfeeding mothers, it delivers proteins, carbohydrates, and essential fats to power your day. Certified by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and proudly made in Uganda – feeding generations for 35+ years. Just add water and enjoy a bowl of goodness!
A beloved kitchen staple straight from Uganda — Maganjo Maize Flour is finely milled white maize processed by Maganjo Grain Millers Ltd in Kampala's Kawempe Division. Certified by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), it delivers a smooth, powdery texture that cooks up into perfectly consistent posho, ugali, or maize porridge every time. Naturally high in dietary fibre, carbohydrates, Vitamin B, omega-6 unsaturated fats, and vegetable proteins, it's been the most trusted maize flour brand in Uganda since 1984. Whether you call it posho, ugali, or sadza, this 5 kg bag brings the taste of home to your table.
Stock your kitchen with the beloved Ola Ola Carotino Red Palm Oil — a West African pantry staple in a generous 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) jar. Pressed from red palm fruit, this oil gets its gorgeous deep-orange hue from natural carotenes, the same antioxidants that give carrots and tomatoes their color. It's also a natural source of Vitamin E, cholesterol-free, and contains no artificial additives. Rich, aromatic, and full-bodied, it's the go-to oil for soups, stews, sauces, and traditional dishes across African and Caribbean cuisines. Keep it in your pantry and bring authentic flavor to every meal. Exp: 22 Dec 2027.
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