Duaba Afro Foods Original Tuo Zaafi Flour – 1kg

Duaba Afro Foods Original Tuo Zaafi Flour – 1kg | Premium Corn Flour Blend for Authentic TZ | Northern Ghanaian Swallow | Naturally Gluten-Free

Ghana’s North in every bowl — the flour that makes authentic Tuo Zaafi possible, wherever you are in the UK 🇬🇧

Tuo Zaafi. TZ. Saakbo. Call it what you will — if you are from Northern Ghana, you know exactly what this food means. The soft, smooth, slightly sticky corn flour swallow that has been feeding Northern Ghanaian families for generations. The food that is eaten with Ayoyo soup. The dish that represents Northern Ghanaian identity more completely than any other. The food that people from Tamale, Wa, Bolgatanga, and across the Northern, Upper East, and Upper West regions of Ghana grow up eating and never stop craving.

Tuo Zaafi has its origins in the Hausa language — “Tuo” means stirring or paddling, and “Zaafi” means hot. True Tuo Zaafi is traditionally prepared with millet flour in the far north — producing a final product that is beautifully white, soft, and slightly sticky. Over time, corn flour became the widely used alternative — producing a version equally beloved across Ghana, from the Northern Region to Accra to the Ghanaian diaspora in London.

Duaba Afro Foods Original Tuo Zaafi Flour brings you 1kg of premium corn flour specifically milled for making authentic TZ — the Duaba Afro Foods own-brand version of Ghana’s most beloved Northern dish.

The Ingredient

🌽 Premium Corn Flour (Zea mays) — Tuo Zaafi Grade — finely milled maize flour specifically selected and milled to the consistency required for authentic Tuo Zaafi preparation. The flour produces a smooth, lump-free, consistently textured TZ that is soft, slightly sticky, and holds together beautifully when served — exactly as it should be.

Nutritional Highlights

Per 200g serving: Energy 720 kcal | Carbohydrates 165g | Fat 1g | Protein 10g.

✅ Rich in complex carbohydrates — a high-energy, long-lasting staple ✅ Good source of dietary fibre — from whole maize ✅ Contains plant protein — 10g per serving ✅ Good source of B vitamins — from whole corn ✅ Naturally gluten-free — pure maize flour ✅ Naturally vegan — 100% plant-based ✅ No artificial additives, no preservatives ✅ Duaba Afro Foods own brand — quality guaranteed, authenticity assured

How to Make Authentic Tuo Zaafi

🥣 Classic TZ Method:

1. Scoop 1 cup of Duaba Afro Foods Tuo Zaafi Flour and mix with cold water. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is completely smooth and consistent — no lumps
2. Bring a separate pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Add a small amount of the cold flour mixture to the boiling water first — stir well and allow to cook for 3–4 minutes (this is the key step that prevents lumps and creates the correct TZ texture)
3. Add the remainder of the flour mixture to the boiling porridge gradually, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or stirring stick
4. Stir vigorously and consistently — patience and consistent stirring are essential. Avoid rushing the process
5. Continue stirring for 20–30 minutes, adding reserved flour mixture as needed to keep the mixture moist and prevent sticking
6. When the TZ pulls cleanly from the sides of the pot and has a smooth, glossy, slightly sticky texture — it is ready
7. Scoop into balls or mound directly into serving dishes
8. Serve immediately alongside Ayoyo soup, Okra soup, or any preferred soup or stew

Tip: The two-step flour addition (a small amount first, then the remainder) is the most important technique for authentic lump-free TZ. Never add all the flour at once to boiling water.

Served With

🌿 Ayoyo Soup — the definitive Northern Ghanaian pairing. TZ and Ayoyo soup is the combination that every Northerner calls home

🐟 Light Soup with Fish — TZ alongside light soup and smoked or fresh fish

🥘 Groundnut Soup — TZ is a wonderful base for rich, creamy peanut soup

🌶️ Okra Soup — TZ with okra soup is widely eaten across Northern Ghana and among the Hausa community

Net Weight: 1kg Brand: Duaba Afro Foods — Authentic African Ingredients, Delivered to You Ingredient: Corn Flour (Zea mays) Naturally gluten-free | Vegan | No additives | No preservatives Shipping: Delivered across the UK 🇬🇧 by Duaba Afro Foods

ℹ️ Allergen Information: Contains maize (corn) only. Naturally free from gluten, nuts, soya, and dairy. May contain traces of other allergens during processing — always check the product label before consuming. Note: Although naturally gluten-free, individuals with coeliac disease should confirm the product is certified gluten-free before consuming, as cross-contamination during processing cannot be excluded. Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container away from moisture. Once opened, seal tightly and use within the recommended period.