WILDFLOWER HONEYThe Nector of the Gods

MVUNGUTI POWDERfrom the Sausage Tree

MORINGA POWDERThe Tree of Life

DRIED RED CHILLIESThe Hottest Peri-Peri

ROSELLA TEAA Great Herbal Tea

KILOMBERO RICEAn Ancient Cereal

BAOBAB JAMThe Good Giant

MORINGA OILThe Tree of Life

Salima is one of the most resourceful districts in Malawi, but prone to natural disasters such as floods and drought, paying the balance and suffering the consequences of such effects.The main objective of DISCOVER project is exactly to strengthen the resilience of local communities, that in Salima District it has been implemented through the realization of new and innovative income-generating activities and the promotion of small natural resource-based enterprises, with the focus on:

• the high quality standards required by the national and international markets;• good agricultural practices, such as conservation agriculture, afforestation and crop

diversification;• the care and safeguard of the surrounding ecological protected areas with

particular attention to various tree species;• the social inclusion, enhancing the local adaptive capacity to respond to natural disasters.

Under DISCOVER, COOPI is supporting Civil Protection Committees, youth and women groups in 30 GVHs of 7 different Traditional Authorities around all Salima District.

Below just a short list of natural resource-based products offered by the communities:

SALIMA UNDER DISCOVER PROJECT

Wildflower Honey from Saopampeni, Chilenga, Chimoga

Moringa Powder from Mmanga, Mchinga

Mvunguti Powder from Mchinga, Maganga

Rosella Tea from Mtende

Kilombero Rice from Kasache, Mkhanje, Maganga

Baobab Jam from Ngolowindo, Ngodzi

Moringa Oil from Mmanga, Mchinga

Dried Red Chillies from Mvululu (Thuma Forest)

WILDFLOWER HONEY

WILDFLOWER HONEY from Chiluwa Forest, Salima District, Malawi.

Chliuwa Forest Honey is a product of com -munities from Chilenga and Saopampeni area in T.A. Mwanza, Salima. It is a natural honey from either mixed Brachystegia/Acacia woodland (November-December season) or Crototalia spp . and other herbaceous plants (June-July season).

Made up of about 80% of sugar (glucose and fructose), which gives its sweet taste, water and several vitamins and minerals: using honey instead of sugar provides you with more nutrients per calories.

It is a great workout fuel which provides strength and energy to the body: add honey to your bottle of water for an energy boost during workouts or spread it on hot toast when you feel low and lethargic.

It is a powerful immune system builder. Start every brand new day with this cleansing tonic drink before breakfast: a spoonful of honey mixed with half lemon juice into a cup of warm water.It helps reducing cough and throat irritation: take a spoonful of honey or gargle with a mixture of two tablespoons of honey, four tablespoons of lemon juice and a pinch of salt.

Our honey is o�ered in quantities ranging from 350 ml plastic bottles up to 20 liters and 60 liters plastic containers.

The Nectar of the Gods

MORINGA POWDERThe Tree of Life

MORINGA POWDER 100% pure and organic powder made from the freshly harvested leaves of the Moringa Oleifera Tree of Salima District, Malawi.

Moringa Oleifera has a unique and complex blend of vital nutrients and dried leaves retain them, in a high bio-available food state, meaning the body recognizes and absorbs them easier than chemically made nutrients.

The healthy benefits are under research, though the indigenous knowledge and use of Moringa is referenced around the world, gaining the name of “Tree of Life” or “Miracle Tree”.

Moringa acts feeding the body (it contains vitamins such as vitamin A, C; minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium; 18 of the 20 known amino acids, including all 8 amino acids classified as essential) and on the other hand acts detoxifying the body (“Cleaning the blood” as it is called in Africa) due to its antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial properties.

It can be used as a tea, added to beverages and sprinkled on food.

We offer Moringa Powder in 125 gr plastic bottles.

MVUNGUTI POWDERfrom the Sausage Tree

MVUNGUTI KIGEL POWDER100% pure and organic kigel powder from the fruits of the African Sausage Tree of Salima District, Malawi.

Kigelia Africana name comes from the Mozambican name for the tree “Kigeli-keia” and it is known as the Sausage Tree because of the shape of its fruit.

In areas where the sausage tree grows it is used traditionally to cure many ailments including skin problems (such as fungal infections, eczema, psoriasis and boils) and cancer, gynecological problems, malaria, and others. Fruits are dried and powdered and are said to have potent wound healing activity, as well as the ability to clear infections from wounds.

Scientific researches, on the other side, are identifying several interesting compounds, many of which are known to have anti-viral, anti-fungal, antibacterial and antioxidant and anti-infiammatory activity.

Sprinkle a little on food or just add to hot drinks.

We offer Moringa powder in 150 gr plastic bottles.

ROSELLA TEAA Great Herbal Tea

ROSELLA TEARosella Tea is the infusion made from the calyces of the Hibiscus Sabdariffa dried flowers growing in Salima District, Malawi.

It is a popular drink, consumed both hot and cold by people around the world (known as rosella, another common name for the hibiscus flower, arhul ka phool in India, karkadé in the Middle East, chidede in Malawi).It has a tart, cranberry-like flavour, and sugar is often added to sweeten the beverage.

It is rich in vitamin C and it is known to have anti-inflammatory and mild anti-bacterial properties: thus makes it a supplement remedyto fight off colds, coughs and infections, joined to its febrifugal properties. As iced tea, the infusion is known to satiate thirst

quite effectively and to cool the body (recommended as an alternative to artificially made commercial “sport drinks”).

It has diuretic properties and can help the urinary system, promoting the normal functioning of the kidney and preventing bladder infections. It can be beneficial in lowering blood pressure and control cholesterol. It contains calcium and antioxidants (flavonoids).

Drinking a cup of hibiscus tea after meals can also reduce the absorption of carbohydrates, helping the weight loss.

KILOMBERO RICEAn Ancient Cereal

KILOMBERO LONG GRAIN WHITE RICE from Salima District, Malawi.

An aromatic and versatile rice, which easily absorbs flavour, ideal for salad, pudding, risotto and as a side dish.

Rice is a fundamental food in many cultural cuisines around the world, and it is an important ancient cereal crop that feeds more than half of the world’s population. Rice is a healthy food too:

It is a great source of fast and instant energy, since it is abundant in carbohydrates. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

It does not contain harmful fats, cholesterol or sodium, so it is considered one of the best foods for those suffering from high blood pressure and hypertension.

Rice abounds in resistant starch, which reaches the bowels in an undigested form. This type of starch stimulates the growth of useful bacteria that help with normal bowel movements.

Our Kilombero Rice is packed in 1 kg plastic bags.

HOMEMADE BAOBAB JAM Produced by Ngolowindo Cooperative of Salima District, Malawi.

The pulp fruit of Baobab, botanically known as Adansonia Digitata, is one of the most nutrient rich fruits on the planet.

In Africa, it has been used medicinally for centuries to treat everything from fevers, malaria and gastrointestinal problems, to vitamin C deficiency.

Baobab fruit is considered one of the very best food source of vitamin C and the most of the potential health benefits have been largely attributed to this high level of vitamin C.

In addition it is packed with fiber (50%), minerals (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron) and antioxidants. The citrusy flavour of baobab powder gives this jam a sharp taste similar to lemon skin mixed to apricot and a peculiar sand-like crumbly texture.Ingredients: baobab dried fruit pulp, water, sugar, citric acid, preservative(E211).

We offer our jam in 125 ml glass bottles.

BAOBAB JAMThe Good Giant

MORINGA OILThe Tree of Life

MORINGA OILMoringa extract is obtained by pressing the seeds of the Moringa Oleifera Tree, grown in Salima District, Malawi.

Moringa Oil is of excellent quality for cooking (73% oleic acid, similar to olive oil), with a bright yellow colour and a pleasant taste.It is rich in vitamins A and C and unsaturated fatty acids.

In addition Moringa Oil has a tremendous cosmetic value due to its moisturizing, cleansing and emollient properties. It is an exotic ingredient used in a wide range of cosmetic products (face and wrinkle creams; hair care products; soaps and liquid body wash; perfumes and deodorants).

Moringa Oil is light and spreads easily on the skin, penetrates very deep , bringing the necessary nutrients to the skin and hair. It is an anti-aging oil and it increases the health and strength of the hair and scalp. It can be used for aromatherapy and massage because it blends well with essential oils and is a good carrier oil. Moringa Oil contains antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which help heal minor skin complaints such as cuts, bruises, burns, insect bites, rashes and scrapes quickly.

We supply our oil in 500 ml plastic bottles.

DRIED RED CHILLIESThe Hottest Peri-Peri

DRIED RED CHILLIES from Bird’s Eye Chillies of Salima District, Malawi.

African Bird’s Eye Chilli , also called “peri peri”, is a cultivar of Capsicum frutescens, family of Solanaceae.The chilli is actually the fruit pod of the plant and it is presumably called Bird’s Eye Chilli because of the small round shape and because it has been spread by birds, which are not affected by the heat of the pepper.

It is generally red at maturity, but may also be yellow, purple or black; it is small, but is quite hot (piquant) and pungent. It’s rating is about 175,000 Scoville units, relatively similar to the more well-known Mexican Habanero.

Chilli can pep up your meal as well as your health.

The active ingredient is capsaicin, which gives the strong spicy and pungent character. It contains vitamin C, vitamins A and E, beta-carotene, folic acid and potassium too.

It has a range of health benefits, including fighting sinus congestion, aiding digestion and helping to relieve migraines and muscle, joint and nerve pain.

Chilli has long been used to reduce food micro-contamination and is also considered a potential metabolism booster for weight loss.

Dried chillies can be stored at room tempera-ture in a cool, dark place, inside airtight containers for many months; and can be milled to powder using mixer/grinder as and when required.

Products developed and promoted under the DISCOVER Project (Develop Innovative Solutions with Communities to Overcome Vulnerability through Enhanced Resilience)

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