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Pawpaw (papaya) ointment in a small, pocket-sized tube — a multipurpose balm for dry lips, rough patches, cuticles and minor chafing. Perfect for a handbag, gym bag or travel wash bag. Dab on as needed. For external use; see tube for net weight.
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.
Attote Original is a traditional West African beverage from Côte d'Ivoire, prepared from a blend of natural plants, leaves, bark and roots using preparation methods passed down through generations. It is plant-based and comes as a pack of two bottles. Serve as directed on the label. Note: this product is not marketed as a dietary supplement or medicinal product and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. See bottles for net volume and any preparation guidance.
De Rica double-concentrated tomato paste in a small tin — the right amount for a single pot of jollof rice, stew or sauce. Made in Nigeria from 100% Roma-style tomatoes with only citric acid added and no preservatives. Rich, thick and deeply flavoured; fry with onion and pepper to build the base of almost any West African dish. Refrigerate any leftover paste in a covered container.
A catering case (40 lb) of goat-flavour seasoning bouillon cubes — a fast way to build a savoury, meaty base for soups, pilau, rice, beans and vegetable stews. Crumble or dissolve one cube per pot, then adjust salt to taste since the cubes are already salted. Bulk pack for restaurants, event caterers and resellers; store 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.
Rasasi Chastity is a refreshing citrus-aromatic deodorant body spray from the Dubai perfume house Rasasi, in a 200 ml (6.7 oz) can. The Pour Homme (men's) version opens with Brazilian tangerine and Haitian lime over a peppery heart, for a clean, energetic scent that helps control body odour and keeps you feeling fresh through the day; a Pour Femme (women's) variant is also made. Hold about 15 cm from clean, dry skin and spray. For external use; avoid the eyes and broken skin, and do not spray near a flame. See can to confirm the Homme or Femme variant.
Roasted soya bean flour in a 2 kg pack — an affordable, high-protein addition to the family diet. Stir a few spoonfuls into maize, millet or sorghum porridge to raise its protein content, cook it into a soya uji on its own, or use it in baking for softer, more nutritious bread and mandazi. Mild, nutty flavour; naturally gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Reseal and store in a cool, dry place.
A single sleeve of Parle-G original glucose biscuits — light, crisp and lightly sweet, perfect with a cup of tea or chai. A grab-and-go size for one, and a low-cost everyday snack for children. See pack for net weight.
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.
The agaseke is Rwanda's iconic lidded "peace basket", handwoven in a tight coil from sisal and sweetgrass and finished with a conical lid. Traditionally given at weddings and to welcome guests as a symbol of unity and generosity, it also works beautifully as decor or for storing small items. Each basket is made by hand, so the pattern, colours and exact size vary slightly. Keep away from prolonged damp; dust with a soft brush.
Pate Jaune yellow maize flour in a wholesale 50 lb sack (umufuka). Milled from yellow corn, which carries more natural colour and beta-carotene than white maize, it cooks into a warm-toned ugali, posho, nsima or bugali to serve with greens, beans, meat and fish stews, and also makes a rich yellow maize porridge for breakfast. Add to boiling water and stir firmly until thick and smooth, then let it steam a few minutes. Naturally gluten-free. Bulk size for large families, caterers and resellers; store the sack sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture and pests.
Clairmen brightening cream in a jar — a daily face and body moisturiser used to help even skin tone. Apply a small amount to clean skin morning and evening. For external use only; patch-test before first use, keep away from the eyes, stop use if irritation occurs, and use daytime sun protection. See jar 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.
Chips L'Anatomic Soffice women's slippers a hugely popular casual open-toe slide, colour as pictured. The single wide strap has an adjustable faux buckle, and the textured footbed is moulded with dotted ventilation points and raised patterns that give anatomic arch support underfoot. The upper is synthetic (PU) leather and the anti-skid patterned PVC outsole grips wet floors. Lightweight and easy to rinse clean. Made in India
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.
Concentrated tomato paste for building the base of stews, jollof rice, pilau, pasta sauces and soups. Fry a spoonful with onion, garlic and pepper until the raw edge cooks off and the colour deepens, then continue with your recipe. A store-cupboard essential that adds body, colour and a savoury tomato depth. See pack for net weight; refrigerate after opening.
Unrefined red palm oil, 2 lb. Semi-solid when cool and clear when warm, with the deep colour and earthy flavour that West and Central African cooking depends on. Use it for soups and stews, jollof rice, beans, yam and plantain, and for frying. Scoop out what you need and keep the rest sealed away from heat and light.
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.
Clinic Clear body lotion — a daily moisturiser marketed to help brighten and even the complexion. Smooth over clean skin morning and evening, concentrating on drier areas such as elbows and knees. For external use only; do a patch test before first use, keep away from the eyes, discontinue if irritation occurs, and use sun protection during the day. See pack for net volume.
Pawpaw (papaya) ointment in a small, pocket-sized tube — a multipurpose balm for dry lips, rough patches, cuticles and minor chafing. Perfect for a handbag, gym bag or travel wash bag. Dab on as needed. For external use; see tube for net weight.
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.
Attote Original is a traditional West African beverage from Côte d'Ivoire, prepared from a blend of natural plants, leaves, bark and roots using preparation methods passed down through generations. It is plant-based and comes as a pack of two bottles. Serve as directed on the label. Note: this product is not marketed as a dietary supplement or medicinal product and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. See bottles for net volume and any preparation guidance.
De Rica double-concentrated tomato paste in a small tin — the right amount for a single pot of jollof rice, stew or sauce. Made in Nigeria from 100% Roma-style tomatoes with only citric acid added and no preservatives. Rich, thick and deeply flavoured; fry with onion and pepper to build the base of almost any West African dish. Refrigerate any leftover paste in a covered container.
A catering case (40 lb) of goat-flavour seasoning bouillon cubes — a fast way to build a savoury, meaty base for soups, pilau, rice, beans and vegetable stews. Crumble or dissolve one cube per pot, then adjust salt to taste since the cubes are already salted. Bulk pack for restaurants, event caterers and resellers; store 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.
Rasasi Chastity is a refreshing citrus-aromatic deodorant body spray from the Dubai perfume house Rasasi, in a 200 ml (6.7 oz) can. The Pour Homme (men's) version opens with Brazilian tangerine and Haitian lime over a peppery heart, for a clean, energetic scent that helps control body odour and keeps you feeling fresh through the day; a Pour Femme (women's) variant is also made. Hold about 15 cm from clean, dry skin and spray. For external use; avoid the eyes and broken skin, and do not spray near a flame. See can to confirm the Homme or Femme variant.
Roasted soya bean flour in a 2 kg pack — an affordable, high-protein addition to the family diet. Stir a few spoonfuls into maize, millet or sorghum porridge to raise its protein content, cook it into a soya uji on its own, or use it in baking for softer, more nutritious bread and mandazi. Mild, nutty flavour; naturally gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Reseal and store in a cool, dry place.
A single sleeve of Parle-G original glucose biscuits — light, crisp and lightly sweet, perfect with a cup of tea or chai. A grab-and-go size for one, and a low-cost everyday snack for children. See pack for net weight.
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.
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