Plants

The plants that Sahara Sahel Foods works with are naturally drought-tolerant, native perennial crops. We keep their genetics intact, encouraging the preservation of biodiversity. All of these foods have been eaten in the past. But after centuries and millennia of use, there consumption has often become neglected in modern times. Sahara Sahel Foods is here to help you rediscover them!

Aduwa

Ripe aduwa fruits
This widespread, multipurpose tree grows until deep in the desert.

Babul

Babul shrub - bad image sorry :)
Babul is known for its toothbrushes and the salt extracted from its leaves.

Dania

Ripe and unripe dania fruit on a branch against blue sky
Dania is a well-known tree packed with nutrients in all its edible produces.

Faru

Unripe faru fruits
The fruits of the faru have an exceptional resemblance to raisins.

Giginya

Lone giginya tree
The trunk of the giginya can be recognized by the smaller circumference at the middle.

Goriba

Brown, round goriba fruits amidst leaves
The coconut-like core of the goriba fruit is a popular food among children.

Hanza

Cluster of ripe Hanza fruits.
Hanza yields a form of pea rich in protein and starch.

Jiga

Jiga tree
A resilient and nutritious plant, able to outcompete even Moringa.

Kuka

Baobab tree with fruits and no leaves
Kuka is globally famous, the fruits sometimes categorized as 'superfood'.

Kurna

Ripe kurna fruits against a blue sky
The kurna tree is a species with an ancient history of trade and consumption.

Magaria

Ripe and unripe magaria fruits in the tree
Magaria is a thorny shrub with popular fruits