Description

Discover Our Award-Winning Xigugu paste, a delicious smoky blend of open-fire roasted maize and peanuts, made the traditional Tsonga way. Handcrafted with love by a team of skilled local artisan women. Slightly sweetened with pure honey, celebrating the richness of the original ancestral recipe.

Why Xigugu is Special
• Award-winning and loved by Woolworths, chefs, chocolatiers, and the people. Recognized for its premium quality and authentic nostalgic taste.
• A natural source of protein and fibre, with no artificial preservatives or colorants.
• Ancestral & Authentic – Pulverized with a pestle and mortar, preserving texture and flavor.
• Versatile & Delicious – Perfect on its own as a snack, or paired with tea, spread on toast, stir into porridge, also adds a unique element to your dishes.
• Handmade by Women – Empowering local artisan women and preserving traditional skills.
• 100% Local Ingredients – Maize and peanuts sourced from Mpumalanga small scale farmers, supporting local communities
• Ideal for gifting or treating yourself to a taste of culture.

Sizes & Pricing
• 28g minis – R249 Box of 15
• 125ml Jar – R85 each
• 125ml Jar – R150 Combo
• 1kg container – R549 {Bulk option available}
Celebrate heritage, quality, and community with Xigugu, a premium African delight made with love.

A Heritage Story

Traditionally offered during malovolo (bridewealth negotiations), Xigugu symbolises love, unity, and respect between families.

For generations, Tsonga women prepared Xigugu for their husbands embarking on long journeys — to the mines or distant farms — as a powerful energy source with remarkable shelf life and nutritional strength.

Serving Suggestions

Traditional: Enjoy plain with tea or water.
Modern: Spread on toast, stir into porridge, or blend into smoothies for a protein boost.
Gourmet: Used by top chefs in sweet and savoury creations — from ice-cream sandwiches to smoky marinades for roast chicken.