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Vaseline Original petroleum jelly — pure, fragrance-free and triple-purified — is a simple, effective skin protectant. Use it on dry lips, elbows, knees, heels and knuckles, to protect minor cuts and grazes as they heal, to lock in moisture over lotion, and to ease nappy-area dryness on babies. A jar lasts a long time and travels well. For external use; see jar for net weight.
Tropiway instant plantain fufu — a quick, gluten-free swallow with a soft texture and a mild, slightly sweet plantain flavour. Whisk into boiling water and stir for about two minutes until smooth and stretchy, adding water to loosen if needed, then serve hot in balls. Pairs well with light soup, groundnut soup, okra and palm-nut (banga) soup. A convenient stand-in when there is no time to pound. See pack for net weight and ratio.
A carrot-oil beauty bar for daily washing as part of a skin-tone-evening routine. Enriched with carrot oil (a source of beta-carotene) and glycerine, it cleanses while helping skin feel soft and conditioned rather than tight. Lather, leave on the skin briefly, then rinse; follow with a moisturiser. For external use; avoid the eyes. See pack for net weight.
Dried rosemary leaves — woody, piney and aromatic. Use them with roast meat, chicken and potatoes, in marinades and rubs, in bread and focaccia, and in tomato-based stews and soups; a few leaves also make a fragrant herbal tea. Crush lightly before adding to release the oils, and use sparingly as the flavour is strong. See pack for net weight; keep sealed, cool and dark.
Bulk 10 kg bag of fine cassava flour from Rwanda's Kinazi Cassava Plant (KCP) — the economical size for large families, caterers and resellers. Wet-milled from freshly harvested tubers grown by Rwandan smallholders and certified gluten-free by the Rwanda Standards Board. Stir gradually into boiling water and work until firm for ubugali; also for fufu, porridge and gluten-free baking. Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
A women's perfume in the popular "I Want Choo" style made famous by Jimmy Choo — a floral, fruity and gourmand scent, opening with juicy peach and mandarin orange, blooming into jasmine and red lily, and drying down to a warm, sweet vanilla base. Long-lasting on skin and clothes; apply to pulse points at the wrist, neck and behind the ears. Please confirm with the store whether this is the designer original or an inspired-by fragrance, and check the bottle size. For external use; keep away from the eyes and open flame.
Dettol antiseptic bar soap with the familiar clean, medicinal scent — a trusted household name across Africa for everyday washing and hand hygiene, and useful after sport, gardening or handling messy work. Lather well and rinse. For external use; keep out of the eyes and stop use if irritation occurs. See pack for net weight.
Mugulusi maize flour, a well-known Ugandan brand, sifted fine for smooth posho (ugali) and maize porridge. Stir into boiling water and cook, turning constantly, until stiff and glossy; serve hot with sauce, beans, greens (dodo) or grilled meat. For porridge, whisk a few spoonfuls into water or milk and simmer to your preferred thickness. Naturally gluten-free. See pack for net weight; reseal and store somewhere cool and dry.
Movit hair relaxer, from Uganda's Movit Products Ltd, is used to smooth and straighten natural hair at home. Do a strand test first, apply to unwashed hair following the leaflet timing exactly, then rinse thoroughly with a neutralising shampoo and deep-condition. Wear gloves and avoid the scalp and eyes. For external use only; keep out of reach of children. See pack for the kit contents.
Wholesale 50 lb sack of finely ground whole maize meal for ugali, nsima, sadza and thick maize porridge. Milled from the whole grain so it keeps more of the corn flavour, fibre and colour than refined meal. Cook with boiling water, stirring firmly, until it pulls away from the pot; serve with stew, greens or beans. Naturally gluten-free. Bulk size for large households, restaurants and caterers — store sealed and dry.
Rinju hair and body oil is a light, fast-absorbing oil for everyday use head to toe. Massage a few drops into damp skin after a shower to lock in moisture, or work through the lengths of the hair for shine and slip when detangling and styling. Non-greasy, lightly scented. For external use; see bottle for net volume.
VC White Care body lotion — a light daily moisturiser for softer, more even-looking skin. Massage into clean skin morning and night, paying attention to drier areas. For external use only; patch-test before first use, avoid the eye area, and use daytime sun protection. See pack for net volume.
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.
Caro White, from the Mama Africa range, is a carrot-oil body lotion used in African beauty routines to moisturise and help even and brighten the look of the skin. It is enriched with carrot oil, beta-carotene, aloe vera and vitamins A and E, and is formulated hydroquinone-free to EU standards. Massage into clean skin daily, focusing on drier areas. For external use only; do a patch test first, keep out of the eyes, and use sun protection during the day. Typically sold as a 500 ml lotion.
Movit petroleum jelly from Uganda's Movit Products Ltd, small tub — a lightly perfumed skin protectant for dry patches, lips, elbows and knees, and for adding sheen to arms and legs. Movit is one of East Africa's best-known personal-care brands. Apply a thin layer as needed. For external use; see tub for net weight.
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.
Movit petroleum jelly from Uganda's Movit Products Ltd, large family tub — a lightly perfumed skin protectant for dry skin, lips, elbows and knees, and for sheen on arms and legs. The economical size for a whole household. Apply a thin layer as needed. For external use; see tub for net weight.
Finely milled white maize flour for cooking kawunga / posho — also called ugali, nsima, bugali or sadza — the firm maize meal eaten across East and Central Africa with greens, beans, meat and fish stews. Add to boiling water and stir hard until thick and smooth, then let it steam a few minutes. Also makes a light maize porridge for breakfast. Naturally gluten-free. 10 kg bag for busy households and caterers; keep sealed in a cool, dry place.
Ola Ola instant pounded yam flour gives you smooth, stretchy, lump-free pounded yam (iyan) in minutes, with the taste and aroma of the freshly pounded version and none of the work. Pour into boiling water (roughly 400 ml per 125 g), stir hard, then cover and cook on low for 3–4 minutes, adding a little water or flour to reach the dough thickness you like. Serve hot with egusi, efo riro, ogbono, vegetable soup or any Nigerian stew. See pack for net weight.
Movit Herbal Cream is a multipurpose moisturiser from Uganda's Movit Products Ltd, made for both skin and hair. It softens dry skin on the face, hands and body, smooths and moisturises hair, and can double as a light styling cream for edges and twist-outs. A handy single jar for the whole family. For external use; see jar for net weight.
Vaseline Original petroleum jelly — pure, fragrance-free and triple-purified — is a simple, effective skin protectant. Use it on dry lips, elbows, knees, heels and knuckles, to protect minor cuts and grazes as they heal, to lock in moisture over lotion, and to ease nappy-area dryness on babies. A jar lasts a long time and travels well. For external use; see jar for net weight.
Tropiway instant plantain fufu — a quick, gluten-free swallow with a soft texture and a mild, slightly sweet plantain flavour. Whisk into boiling water and stir for about two minutes until smooth and stretchy, adding water to loosen if needed, then serve hot in balls. Pairs well with light soup, groundnut soup, okra and palm-nut (banga) soup. A convenient stand-in when there is no time to pound. See pack for net weight and ratio.
A carrot-oil beauty bar for daily washing as part of a skin-tone-evening routine. Enriched with carrot oil (a source of beta-carotene) and glycerine, it cleanses while helping skin feel soft and conditioned rather than tight. Lather, leave on the skin briefly, then rinse; follow with a moisturiser. For external use; avoid the eyes. See pack for net weight.
Dried rosemary leaves — woody, piney and aromatic. Use them with roast meat, chicken and potatoes, in marinades and rubs, in bread and focaccia, and in tomato-based stews and soups; a few leaves also make a fragrant herbal tea. Crush lightly before adding to release the oils, and use sparingly as the flavour is strong. See pack for net weight; keep sealed, cool and dark.
Bulk 10 kg bag of fine cassava flour from Rwanda's Kinazi Cassava Plant (KCP) — the economical size for large families, caterers and resellers. Wet-milled from freshly harvested tubers grown by Rwandan smallholders and certified gluten-free by the Rwanda Standards Board. Stir gradually into boiling water and work until firm for ubugali; also for fufu, porridge and gluten-free baking. Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
A women's perfume in the popular "I Want Choo" style made famous by Jimmy Choo — a floral, fruity and gourmand scent, opening with juicy peach and mandarin orange, blooming into jasmine and red lily, and drying down to a warm, sweet vanilla base. Long-lasting on skin and clothes; apply to pulse points at the wrist, neck and behind the ears. Please confirm with the store whether this is the designer original or an inspired-by fragrance, and check the bottle size. For external use; keep away from the eyes and open flame.
Dettol antiseptic bar soap with the familiar clean, medicinal scent — a trusted household name across Africa for everyday washing and hand hygiene, and useful after sport, gardening or handling messy work. Lather well and rinse. For external use; keep out of the eyes and stop use if irritation occurs. See pack for net weight.
Mugulusi maize flour, a well-known Ugandan brand, sifted fine for smooth posho (ugali) and maize porridge. Stir into boiling water and cook, turning constantly, until stiff and glossy; serve hot with sauce, beans, greens (dodo) or grilled meat. For porridge, whisk a few spoonfuls into water or milk and simmer to your preferred thickness. Naturally gluten-free. See pack for net weight; reseal and store somewhere cool and dry.
Movit hair relaxer, from Uganda's Movit Products Ltd, is used to smooth and straighten natural hair at home. Do a strand test first, apply to unwashed hair following the leaflet timing exactly, then rinse thoroughly with a neutralising shampoo and deep-condition. Wear gloves and avoid the scalp and eyes. For external use only; keep out of reach of children. See pack for the kit contents.
Wholesale 50 lb sack of finely ground whole maize meal for ugali, nsima, sadza and thick maize porridge. Milled from the whole grain so it keeps more of the corn flavour, fibre and colour than refined meal. Cook with boiling water, stirring firmly, until it pulls away from the pot; serve with stew, greens or beans. Naturally gluten-free. Bulk size for large households, restaurants and caterers — store sealed and dry.
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