Dried bananas with the real taste of ripe bananas. Wad bananas are dried with lime to prevent oxidation. They are produced in Ghana in the traditional way, by groups of small farmers, and harvested when ripe.
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Wad’s coconuts retain all their nutrients because they are not subjected to any extraction, neither of their milk nor of their oil, before drying. They come from the Kwanyako and Gomoa Gyman regions in the central region, Ada in the greater Accra region and Krodua in the eastern region of Ghana.
We peel, cut and pack everything by hand for quality reasons and in order to check precisely the condition of the fruit to be dried and the quality.
The fruit dryers we use meet the European food industry requirements.
We use solar energy in our production.
The nuts are cracked by the help of a machete, the edible part is removed from the hard part
The edible part is afterwards sliced manually by the help of a mandolin, they are then arranged on the trays and put in the dryer
They are packaged without the use of preservatives
Wad grows different varieties of mangoes namely Keitt, Kent, Julie, Erwi, Jaffna, Ardon and Palma. Each variety has its own flavor. The mangoes are not stringy.
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The ripe fruit is washed and prepared by hand before being dried.
About 20kg of fresh mangoes are needed to produce 1 Kg of mango.
Les bassines ainsi que les autres outils sont lavées après les préparations de fruits, pour chaque séchage.
We peel, cut and pack everything by hand for quality reasons and in order to check precisely the condition of the fruit to be dried and the quality.
The fruit dryers we use meet the European food industry requirements.
We use solar energy in our production.
The mangoes are carefully peeled one by one to avoid damaging the flesh and any undesirable elements.
They are then cut either in rings or in a dice form. The cut fruits are arranged on trays and then put in the fruit dryers.
After drying the fruits are selected manually for the quality and packaged without the use of preservatives.The papayas are of the Solo variety. They are traditionally grown in Ghana by small-scale farmers and harvested when ripe. It takes around 20 kg of fresh fruit to obtain 1 kg of dried fruit.
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Transported from Mepon, the fruit is washed, peeled, cut and packed by hand to ensure the highest possible quality.
The fruit dryers we use meet European food industry requirements.
We use solar energy in our production.
Wad papaya growers are located in Krodua and Botoku in the eastern and central region of Ghana.
There are three types of papaya. The female, the male and the hermaphrodite. Only the hermaphrodite female can produce fruit.
Within a year of planting, the papaya tree begins to bear fruit. Between 15 and 30 fruits can be harvested per tree per year. The variety grown is «solo».
The dried pineapple is of the Sugar loaf variety. The pieces are tender and have a very sweet taste.
Discover the producers of our pineapples in the regions of Ekumfi Atwia and Krodua et Botoku...
We peel, cut and pack everything by hand for quality reasons and to check precisely the condition of the fruit to be dried and the quality.
The fruit dryers we use meet the European food industry requirements.
We use solar energy in our production.
The pineapples are carefully peeled one by one to avoid damaging the flesh and any undesirable elements.
They are then cut either in rings or in a dice form. The cut fruits are arranged on trays and then put in the fruit dryers.
After drying the fruits are selected manually for the quality and packaged without the use of preservatives.
Ginger drink with lime and spices. The ginger is cooked in sugar water to preserve it.
The ginger drinks produced in Pully, Switzerland by Wad is made with fresh organic ginger from Ghana.
The ginger is carefully selected, peeled one by one mixed and then pressed.
Lime juice is added together with special African spices.
Sugar is either added or not. The drink is pasteurized without the addition of preservatives or sugar.
It can be drunk pure or mix with flat or sparkling water.
It mixes well with fruit juice or alcoholic drinks.
Ginger drink with lime and spices.
The ginger drinks produced in Pully, Switzerland by Wad is made with fresh organic ginger from Ghana.
The ginger is carefully selected, peeled one by one mixed and then pressed.
Lime juice is added together with special African spices.
The drink is pasteurized without the addition of preservatives or sugar.
It can be drunk pure or mix with flat or sparkling water.
It mixes well with fruit juice or alcoholic drinks.
Mango brandy is produced from fruit harvested when ripe.
The fruit is pressed in the traditional way, using a press similar to that used to press grapes.
Wad grows different varieties of mangoes namely Keitt, Kent, Julie, Erwi, Jaffna, Ardon and Palma. Each variety has its own flavor. The mangoes are not stringy.
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Farmers that cultivate Wad’s mangoes can be found in Somanya in the eastern region of Ghana. The soil in Somanya favours the cultivation of mangoes. The region has two seasons of mangoes per year.
The varieties imported by Wad are: Keitt, Kent, Julie, Erwin and Palma.
Mango trees normally produce fruits after 3 – 4 years of planting.
The mango season is clearly defined. The small season starts from Middle of November to early March. The mango season is from End of May to September. However due to climatic change this period may slightly vary.
All the mango fruits on the same tree doesn’t get to maturity at the same time.
That’s why the fruits are not calibrated but selected according to their maturity and transported and when ripe.
A delicious blend of 3 dried fruits: pineapple, mango and coconut.
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We peel, cut and pack everything by hand to ensure that the fruit is properly dried and of the highest quality. The fruit dryers we use meet European food industry standards, and we use solar energy in our production.
A delicious blend of 4 dried fruits: coconut, pineapple, mango and papaya.
Find out more about the producers of the fruit used in our blend...
We peel, cut and pack everything by hand to ensure that the fruit is properly dried and of the highest quality. The fruit dryers we use meet European food industry standards, and we use solar energy in our production.
Palm eau de vie is produced from palm water harvested directly from the tree.
The water is then filtered and distilled.
Papaya brandy is produced from fruit harvested when ripe.
The fruit is pressed in the traditional way using a press similar to that used to press grapes.
Wad imports Solo papayas.
This slightly pungent fruit is eaten plain, like a melon, and has a sweet taste.
The seeds inside are usually removed, but they can be eaten as is as a seasoning. They have a slightly sweet peppery taste.
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The papaya farmers of Wad are found at Krodua and Botoku in the Eastern and central region of Ghana.
There are three types of papaya trees. The female, male and hermaphrodite. Only the female and hermaphrodite can produce fruits.
In less than a year after planting the papaya tree begins to yield fruits. One can harvest between 15 to 30 fruits per tree per year.
Patrick's pineapple is a Sugarloaf variety. The ripe fruit remains green and is cone-shaped. It is very sweet, soft and juicy, with white or slightly yellow flesh and a tender centre.
Discover the producers of our pineapples in the Ekumfi Atwia, Krodua and Botoku regions...
Our fresh pineapples are grown by small-scale farmers. We use suckers from previous pineapple harvests to plant new ones, ensuring sustainability.
It takes an average of a year and a half to produce a fruit.
To guarantee their high quality, our pineapples are tested in the field before being harvested.
The start of flowering is controlled by an enzyme called ethylene. By nature, pineapples produce little ethylene, compared with other fruits such as papaya.
Harvesting takes place after 24 months. Farmers taste the pineapple in the field to test its quality before deciding to harvest it.
The “sugar loaf” pineapple remains green even when it is very ripe.
Contrary to what one might think, a pineapple no longer ripens once harvested. It must therefore be ripe on the vine before harvesting.
It's not like a banana that can still ripen over time after cutting.
The common yellow pineapple found everywhere is not very fragile and travels better than the "Sugarloaf" variety. This common pineapple is generally the "Smooth Cayenne" or the "MD2", from other pineapple families. It's like a green apple or a yellow apple, both are different varieties, and each keeps its colour when ripe.
Passion fruit and pineapple eau de vie is produced from fruit harvested when fully ripe.
The fruit is pressed in the traditional way, using a press similar to that used to press grapes.
Pineapple brandy is produced from Patrick pineapples harvested when fully ripe.
The fruit is pressed in the traditional way, using a press similar to that used to press grapes.
When ripe, cashew nuts are harvested by hand from the cashew tree.
Once harvested, the nuts are shelled one by one, then sorted to keep only the best, dried and lightly salted.
Cashew nuts are traditionally produced in Ghana by small-scale producers.
Ghana's climate encourages the cashew nut to grow without too much effort. Most cashew nuts grow wild, and their trees produce fruit once a year.
At the base of the fruit is the raw nut.
Peanuts are grown in Ghana. When they reach maturity, they are harvested by hand from the ground. Their protective skin is removed by hand, then they are sorted to keep only the best.
Peanuts are traditionally produced in Ghana by groups of small farmers in the Krodua region. The plain peanuts are dried in the sun.
Wad plantains chips are home made.
The chips produced are slightly salted.
Plantains are cooked bananas. They are prepared the same way as potatoes. The plantains are peeled and fried immediately in hot coconut oil.
Lime juice is produced from fruit harvested when fully ripe.
The fruit is pressed in the traditional way, using a press similar to that used to press grapes.
The juice is pasteurised, with no added sugar or preservatives.
Thanks to the pasteurization process, the juice keeps well. Once opened, the juice must be kept in the refrigerator and consumed within 7 days.
The juice sold in bags of 3 or 5 liters in “bag-in-box” keep well even after opening and without refrigeration because the air does not enter the bag.
The pineapple and passion fruit juices are prepared with freshly squeezed pineapple juice by us and passion fruit juice also prepared manually by us.
The juice is pasteurized without the addition of sugar or preservatives.
Thanks to the pasteurization process, the juice keeps well. Once opened, the juice must be kept in the refrigerator and consumed within 7 days.
The juice sold in bags of 3 or 5 liters in “bag-in-box” keep well even after opening and without refrigeration because the air does not enter the bag.
Wad pineapple juice is produced from ripe fruits of Patrick’s pineapple. It’s pressed in the traditional way with a press similar to that used to press grapes. The mangoes are peeled, cut and mixed with a mixer to form a mango paste. The mango paste is then diluted with pineapple juice. The juice is prepared in Pully and pasteurized without adding sugar or preservative.
Thanks to the pasteurization process, the juice keeps well. Once opened, the juice must be kept in the refrigerator and consumed within 7 days.
The juice sold in bags of 3 or 5 liters in “bag-in-box” keep well even after opening and without refrigeration because the air does not enter the bag.
Wad pineapple juice is produced from ripe fruits of Patrick’s pineapple. It’s pressed in the traditional way with a press similar to that used to press grapes and pasteurised without adding sugar or preservatives.
Thanks to the pasteurization process, the juice keeps well. Once opened, the juice must be kept in the refrigerator and consumed within 7 days.
The juice sold in bags of 3 or 5 liters in “bag-in-box” keep well even after opening and without refrigeration because the air does not enter the bag.
When ripe, cashew nuts are harvested by hand from the cashew tree.
Once harvested, the nuts are shelled one by one, then sorted to keep only the best, dried and lightly salted.
Cashew nuts are traditionally produced in Ghana by small-scale producers.
Ghana's climate encourages the cashew nut to grow without too much effort. Most cashew nuts grow wild, and their trees produce fruit once a year.
At the base of the fruit is the raw nut.
Peanuts are grown in Ghana. When they reach maturity, they are harvested by hand from the ground. Their protective skin is removed by hand, then they are sorted to keep only the best.
Peanuts are traditionally produced in Ghana by groups of small-scale farmers in the Krodua region.
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