Product Overview
Pap, also known as Ogi in Yoruba or Akamu in Igbo, is a traditional fermented cereal pudding made from maize (corn), millet, or sorghum. It is a common breakfast staple across West Africa, especially Nigeria. Ogi is highly valued for its smooth texture, sour-sweet taste, and easy digestibility, making it popular for children, nursing mothers, the elderly, and health-conscious consumers.
Uses
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Consumed as a nutritious breakfast porridge
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Ideal weaning food for infants
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Used for dietary management in the sick and elderly
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Eaten with Akara (bean cake), Moi Moi, fried plantain, or bean pudding
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Increasingly used as a base for smoothies and health drinks
Export Form
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Dried Pap powder (ready-to-mix form)
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Vacuum-packed wet Ogi (chilled/frozen for export)
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Available in white, yellow (maize), and brown (millet/sorghum) variants
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Can be flavored with ginger, date, or cinnamon for health blends
Packaging Options
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500g, 1kg, 2kg, 5kg sealed pouches (retail-ready)
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10kg or 25kg bulk laminated bags
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Vacuum-sealed or resealable zipper pouches
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Private label and custom branding available
Export Specifications
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Moisture Content: ≤ 12% (for powdered form)
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pH: 4.0–4.5 (naturally fermented)
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No artificial preservatives or additives
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Texture: Fine powder or paste (as required)
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Shelf Life:
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Powdered Pap: 9–12 months
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Frozen/Wet Pap: 3–6 months (under cold chain storage)
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Market Demand
Ogi is in high demand in international markets with African diaspora communities such as the UK, USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, and France. The growing health-conscious global population and demand for traditional African superfoods are expanding Pap’s presence in ethnic supermarkets, organic food stores, and health food markets.
HS Code: 11031900 (Cereal Groats/Meal – Maize Based)
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 1 metric ton
Supply Capacity: 10–25 metric tons per month
Loading Port: Lagos Seaport / Airport (for frozen form)
Delivery Time: 10–15 working days after order confirmation
For Orders & Inquiries:
SIKADE-WASAG MULTI PURPOSE LIMITED
📍 No. 6, Unity Street, Off Ejigbo Road, Behind Olorunfunmi Grammar School, Idimu, Lagos State, Nigeria
📧 Email: adexgbada2023@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 08023063625, 07071617748
