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Sweet Potato Flour

Biofortified, precooked sweet potato flour rich in Vitamin A, fibre and essential nutrients. Ready in two minutes — just add water or milk.

  • Rich in Vitamin A
  • High in dietary fibre
  • Precooked — ready in 2 minutes
  • Naturally gluten free
Ustawi biofortified sweet potato flour packaging — precooked Kenyan flour rich in Vitamin A

About Sweet Potato Flour

Ustawi biofortified sweet potato flour is precooked and milled from Vitamin A-rich orange-fleshed sweet potatoes grown by smallholder farmers in Makueni County. It is a naturally gluten-free flour that needs no cooking: mix with hot water or milk for an instant porridge, or use it for pancakes, chapati and baking.

Why sweet potato flour matters

Vitamin A deficiency remains a public-health concern in Kenya, and orange-fleshed sweet potato is one of the most effective food-based sources of the nutrient. Biofortified varieties carry naturally higher levels, so everyday foods like porridge become a meaningful source of Vitamin A rather than just filling calories. The flour is also naturally gluten free and high in dietary fibre.

Where it comes from

Milled from orange-fleshed sweet potatoes grown by smallholder farmers in Makueni County, where the crop is well suited to the local climate. Because the flour is processed close to the farm, the crop can be turned into a shelf-stable product instead of being lost after harvest.

How to use Sweet Potato Flour

  • Instant porridge (uji): mix 2–3 tablespoons with a little cold water to form a smooth paste, then stir in hot water or milk. It thickens in about two minutes because the flour is already precooked.
  • Baking: substitute up to a third of your regular flour in pancakes, chapati, mandazi, cakes and muffins. The flour brings a natural sweetness, so you can usually reduce added sugar.
  • As a thickener: stir a spoonful into soups and stews to thicken them without wheat flour.
  • Storage: keep the pack sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and reseal it after opening.

The Ustawi range at a glance

Comparison of Ustawi Food products by category and key features
ProductCategoryKey features
Sweet Potato FlourFloursRich in Vitamin A · High in dietary fibre · Precooked — ready in 2 minutes · Naturally gluten free
Whole Meal FlourFlours5–8% protein · 15–20% dietary fibre · Low fat, mainly unsaturated · Sorghum, pumpkin & amaranth blend
Pure Kenyan HoneyHoneyRaw and unprocessed · Locally sourced · No added sugar or syrups · Naturally versatile
Mango PowderFruit PowdersRich in Vitamin A · From surplus Makueni mangoes · Zero-waste production · No added sugar
FAQs

Questions About Ordering

How do I order Ustawi products in Kenya?

Call or WhatsApp +254 (0)799 672 501 or email Ustawicarecompany@gmail.com. We deliver across Kenya from our base in Makueni County, and can quote for bulk and wholesale supply on request.

Do Ustawi flours need cooking?

No. Our flours are precooked, so they are ready in about two minutes. Mix with hot or cold water or milk and stir — there is no need to boil them first. They also work well in pancakes, chapati, cakes and porridge if you prefer to cook with them.

Are Ustawi products gluten free?

Our sweet potato flour is naturally gluten free, and the whole meal flour is based on sorghum, pumpkin and amaranth rather than wheat. If you have coeliac disease or a severe allergy, always check the pack label for the specific product before use.

Are Ustawi products certified organic?

Our products are not certified organic, so we describe them as natural rather than organic. They are made from natural ingredients with no artificial preservatives, added flavours or colours.

Where are Ustawi products made?

In Makueni County, Kenya. We buy from smallholder farmers in the county — over 500 of them — and mill locally, which keeps the supply chain short and helps reduce post-harvest waste.

How should I store Ustawi flours and honey?

Keep flours sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and reseal the pack after opening. Store honey at room temperature; there is no need to refrigerate it. If honey crystallises, that is normal for raw unprocessed honey — stand the jar in warm water to loosen it again.

Is Ustawi suitable for children?

Yes. Our porridge flours are widely used for family breakfasts and for young children. The biofortified sweet potato flour is milled from Vitamin A-rich orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, and Vitamin A is a nutrient of particular importance for growing children.

Still have a question? Call +254 (0)799 672 501 or email Ustawicarecompany@gmail.com.

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