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All-purpose wheat flour — ifu y'ingano — a kitchen essential for East African home cooking and baking. Use it for soft chapati and layered chapati, mandazi and half-cake, bread and buns, cakes and biscuits, and for thickening stews and gravies. Sift before use for the lightest results. See pack for net weight; store sealed in a cool, dry place and use within its best-before date.
Parle-G original glucose biscuits — light, crisp and gently sweet, made for dunking in tea or chai. One of the best-selling biscuits in the world and a familiar tea-time and lunchbox treat across East Africa and the Indian Ocean. This is a multipack of individual sleeves, handy for families, sharing and resale. See pack for the number and size of sleeves.
Wheat digestive biscuits — lightly sweet, crumbly and wholesome, with a mild malty flavour. Enjoy them with tea or coffee, spread with margarine or peanut butter, top with cheese, or crush them for a no-bake cheesecake or pudding base. A versatile everyday biscuit for the whole family. See pack for net weight.
Igisura is the Kinyarwanda name for stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), a hardy wild green that grows in damp soil. Sold here dried, it is a nutrient-dense leaf — rich in vitamins A, C and K and folic acid, and high in iron, magnesium, calcium and potassium. Once dried or cooked it no longer stings. Simmer it like spinach or isombe with onion and a little oil as a side dish, add it to soups and stews, or steep a spoonful in hot water for several minutes as a herbal nettle tea. Rinse before use; store the dried leaf sealed in a cool, dry place.
A purple serving scoop for soup (isupu), stew, sauce and porridge. The deep, flat-bottomed bowl lets you portion evenly and spread sauces and toppings, while the short handle gives a secure grip and ends in a hanging hole for storage. Made from durable, break-resistant food-safe plastic — lightweight and easy to wash. Please confirm the exact capacity, material and colour shade with the store.
Fufu flour for making the classic West and Central African swallow at home, without the pounding. Pour into hot water and stir continuously, then knead over low heat for a few minutes to a smooth, stretchy dough. Serve hot in balls alongside egusi, okra, ogbono, groundnut or pepper soup, or with vegetable and meat stews. A pantry essential for anyone who grew up on fufu, eba or pounded yam; naturally gluten-free. See pack for net weight and exact preparation ratio.
Our Cinnamon Chin Chin is a warm, spiced delight that combines the comforting aroma of cinnamon with our signature crunchy-yet-soft texture. Each piece is kissed with just the right amount of cinnamon — enough to warm your senses without overpowering the buttery shortbread base. Think of it as the Nigerian cousin of cinnamon churros or snickerdoodle cookies. This flavor is a bridge between cultures, appealing to anyone who loves warm, spiced snacks. Incredible with hot chocolate, coffee, or as an after-dinner treat. A favorite among our Hispanic customers who see the connection to their own beloved cinnamon pastries.
Our Coconut Chin Chin brings a tropical paradise to the beloved Nigerian classic. Infused with real coconut flavor, each golden cube delivers a delightful combination of buttery crunch and exotic sweetness. The coconut adds a subtle aromatic note that transports you to sun-drenched beaches with every bite. Perfect for coconut lovers and anyone looking to explore chin chin beyond the traditional. Pairs wonderfully with tropical fruit juices, iced tea, or enjoyed straight from the bag as an irresistible on-the-go snack. A party favorite that always disappears first.
Pounded cassava leaves — known as pondu, sombe, isombe, saka-saka or matembele depending on the country — in a 2.2 lb pack, ready to cook. Simmer slowly with palm oil, onion, leek, aubergine and either peanut butter, smoked fish or meat until tender and rich. Serve with rice, fufu, ubugali or plantain. A green vegetable dish at the heart of Congolese, Rwandan and Angolan home cooking; naturally gluten-free.
Our Coconut Chin Chin brings a tropical paradise to the beloved Nigerian classic. Infused with real coconut flavor, each golden cube delivers a delightful combination of buttery crunch and exotic sweetness. The coconut adds a subtle aromatic note that transports you to sun-drenched beaches with every bite. Perfect for coconut lovers and anyone looking to explore chin chin beyond the traditional. Pairs wonderfully with tropical fruit juices, iced tea, or enjoyed straight from the bag as an irresistible on-the-go snack. A party favorite that always disappears first.
Fine cassava (manioc) flour milled from dried cassava root — a naturally grain-free, gluten-free staple used across Central, East and West Africa. Cook it with boiling water into fufu or ubugali, use it to thicken porridge, soups and stews, or swap it one-for-one for wheat flour in pancakes, flatbreads and baked goods. Mild in flavour so it takes on whatever it is cooked with. Store in a cool, dry place and reseal after use. See pack for net weight.
Whole dried soya beans in a 10 lb bag — a versatile, economical source of plant protein. Soak overnight, then boil to make fresh soy milk and tofu, roast for a crunchy snack, grind into soy flour, or add to stews and soups. High in protein and fibre and naturally gluten-free. Sort and rinse before cooking; store the dry beans sealed in a cool, dry place.
Akashenda is a fiery hot-pepper condiment from Fresh Spices Limited in Uganda — a chili extract pressed from fresh, ripe Ugandan hot peppers such as habanero in oil. Like Rwanda's Akabanga, it is very concentrated: add a few drops to beans, grilled meat and fish, chips, eggs, soup, matoke or greens rather than pouring it on. Start small and build up the heat to taste. Shake before use; keep the cap closed. See bottle for net volume.
A fortified corn-soy blend (CSB) that cooks into a smooth, high-energy porridge enriched with vitamins and minerals. Widely used across East Africa as a nourishing uji for children, nursing and expectant mothers, older people and anyone recovering their strength — but also simply a filling, affordable breakfast. Whisk into water, simmer while stirring for several minutes until thick, then sweeten and add milk to taste. See pack for net weight and full 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).
Agashya is one of Rwanda's best-known fruit drinks, made by Sina Gérard's Enterprise Urwibutso (the company behind Akabanga) at Nyirangarama. It is a thick fruit squash concentrate — passion fruit is the signature flavour — that you dilute with cold water, roughly one part squash to four or five parts water, to taste. Serve chilled over ice as an everyday soft drink, mix into fruit punch, or use as a base for cocktails and mocktails. Shake before use and refrigerate once opened. See bottle for net volume.
Unrefined red palm oil, 1.1 L — a household size for cooks who make African food regularly. Deep orange-red with a rich, earthy taste, it brings colour and flavour to banga and palm-nut soup, egusi, ogbono, jollof rice, beans and Central African greens such as pondu. Warm the bottle briefly if the oil has set. Store away from heat and light and reseal after use.
Sorghum flour — ifu y'uburo — for traditional porridge, uji and fermented drinks such as obushera and amahewu. It has a mild, earthy flavour and is naturally gluten-free, with useful fibre and iron. Whisk into water and simmer, stirring, into a smooth porridge, then sweeten and add milk to taste; or leave to ferment lightly for a tangy drink. Blends well with millet and maize flour. See pack for net weight and keep sealed in a cool, dry place.
A blue melamine kitchen serving spoon shaped for dishing up staples — the wide, shallow, teardrop bowl scoops cooked ubugali, rice, matoke, grains, pasta and salad without crushing or squashing them. The short handle has a twisted, textured grip and a hanging hole for storage. Made from durable, food-safe melamine: lightweight, shatter-resistant and dishwasher-safe, and it will not scratch non-stick pots. Please confirm the exact length and colour shade with the store.
Pilau masala is the warm Swahili-coast spice blend — typically cumin, coriander, black pepper, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon — that gives pilau rice its aroma. Fry it with onions, garlic, ginger and meat before adding the rice and stock, so the spices bloom in the oil. It also lifts beef and goat stew, biryani, roast potatoes and marinades. See pack for net weight; keep the jar closed and away from heat to hold the aroma.
All-purpose wheat flour — ifu y'ingano — a kitchen essential for East African home cooking and baking. Use it for soft chapati and layered chapati, mandazi and half-cake, bread and buns, cakes and biscuits, and for thickening stews and gravies. Sift before use for the lightest results. See pack for net weight; store sealed in a cool, dry place and use within its best-before date.
Parle-G original glucose biscuits — light, crisp and gently sweet, made for dunking in tea or chai. One of the best-selling biscuits in the world and a familiar tea-time and lunchbox treat across East Africa and the Indian Ocean. This is a multipack of individual sleeves, handy for families, sharing and resale. See pack for the number and size of sleeves.
Wheat digestive biscuits — lightly sweet, crumbly and wholesome, with a mild malty flavour. Enjoy them with tea or coffee, spread with margarine or peanut butter, top with cheese, or crush them for a no-bake cheesecake or pudding base. A versatile everyday biscuit for the whole family. See pack for net weight.
Igisura is the Kinyarwanda name for stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), a hardy wild green that grows in damp soil. Sold here dried, it is a nutrient-dense leaf — rich in vitamins A, C and K and folic acid, and high in iron, magnesium, calcium and potassium. Once dried or cooked it no longer stings. Simmer it like spinach or isombe with onion and a little oil as a side dish, add it to soups and stews, or steep a spoonful in hot water for several minutes as a herbal nettle tea. Rinse before use; store the dried leaf sealed in a cool, dry place.
A purple serving scoop for soup (isupu), stew, sauce and porridge. The deep, flat-bottomed bowl lets you portion evenly and spread sauces and toppings, while the short handle gives a secure grip and ends in a hanging hole for storage. Made from durable, break-resistant food-safe plastic — lightweight and easy to wash. Please confirm the exact capacity, material and colour shade with the store.
Fufu flour for making the classic West and Central African swallow at home, without the pounding. Pour into hot water and stir continuously, then knead over low heat for a few minutes to a smooth, stretchy dough. Serve hot in balls alongside egusi, okra, ogbono, groundnut or pepper soup, or with vegetable and meat stews. A pantry essential for anyone who grew up on fufu, eba or pounded yam; naturally gluten-free. See pack for net weight and exact preparation ratio.
Our Cinnamon Chin Chin is a warm, spiced delight that combines the comforting aroma of cinnamon with our signature crunchy-yet-soft texture. Each piece is kissed with just the right amount of cinnamon — enough to warm your senses without overpowering the buttery shortbread base. Think of it as the Nigerian cousin of cinnamon churros or snickerdoodle cookies. This flavor is a bridge between cultures, appealing to anyone who loves warm, spiced snacks. Incredible with hot chocolate, coffee, or as an after-dinner treat. A favorite among our Hispanic customers who see the connection to their own beloved cinnamon pastries.
Our Coconut Chin Chin brings a tropical paradise to the beloved Nigerian classic. Infused with real coconut flavor, each golden cube delivers a delightful combination of buttery crunch and exotic sweetness. The coconut adds a subtle aromatic note that transports you to sun-drenched beaches with every bite. Perfect for coconut lovers and anyone looking to explore chin chin beyond the traditional. Pairs wonderfully with tropical fruit juices, iced tea, or enjoyed straight from the bag as an irresistible on-the-go snack. A party favorite that always disappears first.
Pounded cassava leaves — known as pondu, sombe, isombe, saka-saka or matembele depending on the country — in a 2.2 lb pack, ready to cook. Simmer slowly with palm oil, onion, leek, aubergine and either peanut butter, smoked fish or meat until tender and rich. Serve with rice, fufu, ubugali or plantain. A green vegetable dish at the heart of Congolese, Rwandan and Angolan home cooking; naturally gluten-free.
Our Coconut Chin Chin brings a tropical paradise to the beloved Nigerian classic. Infused with real coconut flavor, each golden cube delivers a delightful combination of buttery crunch and exotic sweetness. The coconut adds a subtle aromatic note that transports you to sun-drenched beaches with every bite. Perfect for coconut lovers and anyone looking to explore chin chin beyond the traditional. Pairs wonderfully with tropical fruit juices, iced tea, or enjoyed straight from the bag as an irresistible on-the-go snack. A party favorite that always disappears first.
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