Krispy Kreme in South Africa: How American Doughnuts Found a Sweet Home

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in South Africa is not surprising since the diverse South African marketplace is home to many American food companies. International fast-food and coffee chains see South Africa as a strategic entry point to tap into Africa’s growing middle class and urban food culture.

Krispy Kreme South Africa

From Winston-Salem to Johannesburg

American doughnut company Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. was founded on July 13, 1937, when Vernon Rudolph opened the first shop in Old Salem, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. Its headquarters is now in Charlotte, North Carolina. Nearly eight decades later, the brand made its move to South Africa, bringing its signature warm glazed doughnuts to a new market.

South Africa as a Launchpad into Africa

South Africa’s diverse consumer base and robust retail infrastructure make it attractive to global food brands. Major U.S. companies like McDonald’s and Starbucks have tested their African expansion plans here before moving northward. Krispy Kreme followed a similar strategy, viewing the country as a gateway to the continent’s emerging markets.

“We’re eyeing markets like Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana but want to test the waters first in South Africa,” said Krispy Kreme’s international vice president Michael McGill.

Krispy Kreme currently operates around 20 store locations in South Africa, most of them as cabinets or kiosks inside supermarkets such as Pick ‘n Pay and Quickshops, along with full retail stores in major malls.

The brand has expressed interest in expanding into Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, but as of 2025 no official store launches have been announced outside South Africa.

Competition & Market Shifts

South Africa’s market can be challenging. Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins entered in 2016 but closed in 2019 due to underperformance. Krispy Kreme, however, has found a niche by combining its American brand appeal with South Africa’s love for sweet treats. It remains to be seen how aggressive the expansion will be into other African countries.

Did You Know?

South Africa has 23 Krispy Kreme locations, including:

• Rosebank Mall, Johannesburg
• Waterfall Mall, Rustenburg
• Ballito, Durban
• Brooklyn Mall
• Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Cape Town
• Cavendish Square, Claremont, Cape Town
• Gateway Theatre of Shopping, KwaZulu-Natal
• Mall of Africa, Waterfall City
• Sandton City, Johannesburg

American fast-food companies are increasingly exploring Africa’s growing middle class. Discover more about fast food pricing in Africa and read about how global food brands adapt to African tastes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Krispy Kreme enter South Africa?

Krispy Kreme opened its first store in Johannesburg’s Rosebank Mall in November 2015.

How many Krispy Kreme stores are there in South Africa?

There are about 23 Krispy Kreme locations, many as kiosks inside supermarkets and malls.

Is Krispy Kreme expanding to other African countries?

The company has shown interest in Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana but is testing the market in South Africa first.

Breadfruit facts and making a simple breadfruit porridge recipe.

Breadfruit facts.

Treculia Africana or African breadfruit grows throughout Tropical Africa.

Breadfruit name is derived from the texture of the cooked fruit, which has a taste similar to potatoes.

Breadfruits are large, cantaloupe-sized fruit, usually yellow-green in color, with hard, starchy white flesh similar to a potato.

Skin texture of breadfruit ranges from smooth to rough to spiny.

Ripe breadfruit is eaten fresh cooked and when cooking smells like fresh baked bread.

Breadfruit seeds are cooked similar to beans.

Breadfruit goes by many names in Africa, blèfoutou or yovotévi in Benin, afon in the Yoruba language, bafafuta in Hausa and Ukwa in Igbo.

African breadfruit 

Breadfruit Recipe

Simple Ukwa African breadfruit porridge is easy to make a side dish or a main meal.

Tip: Treat breadfruit as you would a potato.

Simple Ukwa Breadfruit Porridge

Ingredients
1 breadfruit cored, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable stock

Directions
In a large pot, add enough water to cover the breadfruit, simmer 20 minutes or until the seeds are soft. In a frying pan add onions, garlic, oil, and sauté, turn heat down, add stock, spices, and the breadfruit. Mix well top with butter and serve warm with any meat and soft bread.

Sweet Potatoes and Yams differences.

The truth is what you call a yam is most likely a sweet potato. Yams and sweet potatoes are both flowering plants however, that is their only relation. Compared to sweet potatoes, yams are starchier and drier.

What is the Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams

What is the Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams

The mix-up between yams and sweet potatoes began in the United States when firm varieties of sweet potatoes were grown by African slaves before soft varieties. They called the soft sweet potatoes yams because they resembled the yams in Africa. Therefore, soft sweet potatoes were referred to as yams to distinguish them from the new firm varieties.

Sweet potato varieties are classified as either firm or soft. The skin color can range from white to yellow, red, purple or brown. The flesh also ranges in color from white to yellow, orange, or orange-red. Currently, sweet potatoes are the 3rd most important crop in seven eastern and central African countries, and fourth in six southern African countries.

Yams are native to Africa and Asia. The sweet potato, maybe native to tropical America introduced to Western Africa by the Portuguese in the 1500s. The sweet potato is its 3rd most important agricultural product in terms of volume after the plantain and the cassava. Uganda leads the way in the production of sweet potatoes representing half the African supply followed by Nigeria and Tanzania.

Home Grown Yams

The yam belt of West Africa includes Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Central Africa, Cameroon and Togo, Nigeria alone produces 71 percent of the yams. Yams are second to cassava as the most important tropical root crop and are a staple food in many parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the South Pacific. Seventy percent of the 50 million tons world output of 2008 was grown in Nigeria.

The starchy tuber, with rough brown skin, is produced by an annual vine and takes from 8 to 11 months to mature after planting. Yams are mainly grown for cooking and eating. The tubers can be stored for up to six months without refrigeration. Yams are second to cassava as the most important tropical root crop.

Yams are one of the most common and popular root crops in tropical and semi-tropical regions of Africa and have become a mainstay of many African cultures. Besides their importance as a food source, yams also play a significant role in the social and cultural lives of Africans. 

The celebrated New Yam Festival in West Africa is an anticipated event each year and a practice that has extended to overseas where there is a significant population of Igbo tribes. Considered a prestigious crop, it is the crop of choice for traditional feasts, gifts and fulfilling social obligations to many Nigerian Igbo Africans.

Yams store relatively longer in comparison with other tropical fresh produce and therefore stored yam represents stored wealth which can be sold all-year-round by the farmer or marketer. In parts of Igboland in Southeastern Nigeria, it is customary for the parents of a bride to offer her yams for planting as a resource to assist them in raising a family. Most of the world production of yam is from Africa about 96% with Nigeria alone accounting for nearly 75% of the total world production.

Sweet Potato Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato, cooked and mashed
1/3 cup of milk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon of sea salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet potato and 1/3 cup milk. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

 
Cut in the butter with your hands, a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the sweet potato mixture and fold gently to combine. Add the remaining milk a little at a time until all the flour is moistened.

 
Note: The amount of milk you will need will depend on the moisture of the sweet potato.
Sprinkle a small handful of flour on a work surface. Turn the dough out onto the surface and knead lightly 2 to 3 times with the palm of your hand until the mixture comes together. Pat the dough out into a 1/2-inch-thick round.

Using a 2 1/2-inch-round biscuit cutter, cut the dough into biscuits. Gently reroll the scraps and cut out more biscuits. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake until light golden brown and firm to the touch, 12 to 14 minutes.

More information and African food recipes 

Sweet potatoes are a relative newcomer to the African region but have rapidly gained traction among some farmers on account of their comparative ease of establishment and cultivation, and resilience to pests, disease, and drought. Sweet potatoes and yams are also good sources of energy, which the body needs to stay active.

The yellow and orange varieties of the sweet potato root contain a high amount of Vitamin A and all varieties contain appreciable quantities of Vitamin C. Yams provide significant quantities of vitamin B1, vitamin C and dietary iron and niacin.

Yams are a high-value food that is easily grown and mature quickly in the right soil conditions. Sweet potato is a creeping plant and the only economically important species of the family Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family of flowering plants. Another major difference between yams and sweet potatoes is the leaves of sweet potatoes are also a useful source of vegetable greens cooked like spinach.

Effortless Stir-fry Sweet Potato Leaves Recipe

Ingredients
4 large handfuls sweet potato leaves, chopped
1 chopped red bell pepper
1 bunch chives, chopped
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil


Directions
Add ingredients into a large pot and sauté about 3 minutes. Serve over rice.

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Iniko’s make-believe Kindness African Folklore is a story about Iniko, who pretends to be a river that flows into a sea of generosity, but that is something he is not, generous. In this African folklore, pretending to be generous hurts far more than a loved one's deceit, bringing more pain than just saying no from the beginning.

 

Make-Believe Kindness: An African Short Story Folklore

Nuru asked her husband, Iniko, to watch over the food on the fire while she went to fetch water. When she returned, she saw Iniko skimming the stew from the top of the pot. He filled a calabash to the brim with the rich stew and carefully hid it inside the house, thinking no one had noticed.

Nuru, however, saw everything but kept silent. Once Iniko stepped away, she quietly retrieved the calabash, poured the stolen stew back into the pot, and returned the empty calabash to its hiding place.

When it was time for dinner, Iniko, confident in what he had hidden, told Nuru, “Give me only a little and let the children have plenty.” Nuru, smiling slyly, replied, “Abdntsa ate bil-guro bigela gullemrni, father, don’t call the mist a spring.”

Puzzled by her words, Iniko said nothing and waited for a moment alone to enjoy the secret stew he had set aside. But when he uncovered the calabash, he found it empty and finally understood the meaning of his wife’s clever remark. 

Five African Proverbs Iniko Learned from his Make-Believe Kindness Folktale.

• A dry riverbed cannot quench a traveler’s thirst.

• The pot that promises soup but holds only stones breaks the hungriest hearts.

• It is better to see a closed door than to be misled by an open one that leads to nothing.

• The river that pretends to flow fills no calabash.

• A small, honest offering is sweeter than a banquet built on lies.

Air Fryer Fish-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries, Pecans & Coconut

Sweet potatoes aren’t just for butter and sugar — they’re an amazing base for savory fillings. This air fryer recipe combines flaky fish, tangy cranberries, crunchy pecans, and toasted coconut for a surprising, flavor-packed dinner that’s ready in under 40 minutes.

Why you’ll love it: crispy sweet potato skins from the air fryer, creamy orange-scented mash, and a hearty protein topping that feels special yet easy.

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 4 cooked fish fillets (tilapia, snapper, or salmon work well)
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
• ¾ teaspoon salt

Air Fryer Directions

1. Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes with a fork. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 30–35 minutes until tender (turn halfway if your air fryer needs it).
2. Let cool slightly. Slice each potato lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a ¼-inch shell.
3. In a bowl, mash the scooped sweet potato with butter, orange juice, orange peel, brown sugar, salt, cranberries, and pecans.
4. Spoon the mixture back into the shells. Top with pieces of cooked fish and sprinkle with coconut.
5. Return to air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes until heated through and coconut is lightly toasted.

Tip: For extra crisp skin, brush the sweet potato shells with a little oil before the final air fry.

Did You Know? Sweet potatoes were introduced to Africa from the Americas in the 1500s and became a beloved crop because they thrive in warm, tropical climates. In West Africa, cooks often pair sweet potatoes with fish for hearty, satisfying meals — a tradition that inspires this modern air fryer twist.

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Beyoncé African Queen

Iconic French luxury and fashion Magazine, L'Officiel Paris chose the American diva Beyoncé to wear different colorful outfits and headpieces in a nod to Nigerian musician and human rights activist Fela Kuti in an African Queen themed 90th-anniversary issue.

Beyoncé African Queen Inspired Fashion L'Officiel Paris

Beyoncé African Queen Inspired Fashion

The fashion magazine L'Officiel Paris celebrated its 90th birthday in 2011 and to celebrate this anniversary, the festivities start with the March issue, with Beyoncé on the cover. Beyoncé posed for the magazine L'Officiel Paris in over the top fashion designer clothes as a return to her African roots.

While many fell in love with the fashion spread, some believe the L'Officiciel stylist’s creative license is artfully used while others considered the use of blackface that darkened Beyoncé skin to depict an African Queen racist.  The designs are all reflective of the African influence on fashion this season," the magazine said in a statement. "As for the artistic make-up, the inspiration came from several African rituals during which paint is used on the face. “We find the images beautiful and inspiring," the editors said, defending their decision.

Beyoncé was inspired to do the L'Officiel Paris photo shoot after watching the Broadway play “Fela!,” based on the life and music of the Nigerian bandleader and political rebel Fela Kuti.  In Africa, Fela Kuti, who died at the age of 58 in 1985 from complications of AIDS, is a figure to rival Bob Marley as both a musical innovator and a symbol of political and social resistance. Afrobeat, the style he forged in the early 1970s, combined African rhythms and messages with the jazz and funk.

L'Officiel 90th anniversary Beyoncé African Queen inspired fashion shoot inspired by Nigerian bandleader and political rebel Fela Kuti.

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One-pot spicy Kivu fish stew unique flavor is due to the spices, vegetables and traditional maize meal. Eat one-pot spicy Kivu fish stew with fufu, injera bread or any type of bread.

In coastal and lake communities across Africa, fishing is a way of life and vital to providing incomes and nutrition. 

Africa’s waters are rich in fish of all varieties and fish is the cheapest source of animal protein. This one pot easy-to-make African fish stew owes its unique flavor to the spices, vegetables, and traditional maize meal.

One-Pot Spicy Kivu Fish Stew

Ingredients

One-Pot Spicy Kivu Fish Stew

2 fillet any white fish

4 cups fresh spinach

2 cups shredded cabbage

2 large diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon hot pepper

1 teaspoon salt

5 cups vegetable broth

½ cup maize meal or cornmeal

Directions

Add all ingredients into a large pot and simmer 20 minutes. Serve warm with fufu, injera bread or any type of bread.

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African Business Leaders on Success, Wealth and Purpose

How Africa's most successful entrepreneurs view money, responsibility, and the true meaning of wealth beyond bank accounts.

Dr. Mohammed "Mo" Ibrahim

Dr. Mohammed "Mo" Ibrahim

"You stay divided; you stay backwards Africa."

On Wealth & Responsibility:

"Money is not the measure of success. Good governance is the fundamental issue facing Africa."

The Sudanese-British billionaire who sold Celtel for $3.4 billion believes wealth should serve society. Through his Mo Ibrahim Foundation, he's committed over $200 million to promoting leadership and governance, famously stating: "We need to change the concept that the only way for an African to become rich is through politics."

Aliko Dangote

"In whatever you do, strive to be the best at it."

On Wealth & Purpose:

"I don't believe you should run a business just to make money. If that's your motive, then you're better off not running a business."

Africa's richest person with a net worth exceeding $13 billion sees wealth as a tool for industrial transformation. He famously said: "We are not just building a business; we are building Nigeria." His $20 billion investments in refining and manufacturing aim to create value beyond personal wealth.

Stephen Saad

"Balance is important in life."

On Wealth & Balance:

"Success isn't just about financial gain; it's about making medicine accessible to those who need it most."

The Aspen Pharmacare founder built Africa's largest pharmaceutical company with a mission-driven approach. He emphasizes: "We measure our wealth by how many lives we can improve through affordable healthcare."

South African entrepreneur Stephen Saad founded Aspen Pharmacare, now one of Africa's largest pharmaceutical companies.

Patrice Motsepe

"Man cannot live by bread alone, which is correct, but man can also not live without bread."

On Wealth & Spirituality:

"God doesn't give you money and wealth for yourself. He gives it to you to look after and share with others."

South Africa's first black billionaire was one of the first Africans to sign The Giving Pledge, committing half his wealth to philanthropy. He states: "I never thought I would have this level of wealth. It comes with enormous responsibility to empower others."

Sudhir Ruparelia

"You need to go into the kind of business that suits your lifestyle, interests and passion so that you enjoy what you are doing."

On Wealth & Entrepreneurship:

"Money is just a scorecard. The real wealth is in building something sustainable that creates opportunities for others."

Uganda's richest man built an empire spanning banking, education and hospitality, believing: "True wealth is being able to wake up every day excited about what you're building. The money follows the passion, not the other way around."

Discover more about Sudhir Ruparelia, one of Uganda's most successful businessmen and philanthropists.

African folklore enlightens mists of forgotten centuries.

Folklore storytelling is the most ancient art form of the African Community. Just as someone expresses their ideas and the form of music, painting, dance and sculpture folklore takes the ideas of an ancient story and creates with words a picture that enchants the listener with a rich auditory environment.

Many African people are born storytellers and spend many long hours practicing their art. Not everyone can acquire the art of folklore storytelling imagery, but for the beginner one should think of folklore storytelling as a heritage passed on from traditional storytellers and dig deep within the ancient storyteller that lies within us all.

Time and effort must be given to becoming an African folklore storyteller, just as any artist must give time and effort to developing their skill. African folklore storytelling can turn a shy awkward self-conscious boy or girl into storytellers who captivate and win the heart of their listeners.

African folklore storytelling can help those afraid of public speaking by relating the value of the story and discover the roots within themselves on how to tell a story like a skilled craftsperson.

Greedy Jaja and his friend Tutu, African folklore hunting story teach if you take credit for someone else’s hard work something bad will happen to you that you deserve. Greedy deceitful people always get their just desserts in the end as African folklore explains.

Jaja the Greedy Hunter African Folklore

As the elders say, Jaja and Tutu arranged to go hunting together. They took with them their guns, dogs, and ten huntsmen’s.

The dogs entered the bush and chased an animal which Tutu fired at and killed. Then up ran Jaja shouting: "It is mine, it is mine!"

"No," said Tutu; "I killed it!"

"It is mine!" yelled Jaja.

Although the huntsmen tried to argue with Jaja, he would not listen, but only shouted more loudly: "It is mine! It is mine! It is mine!"

At last, Tutu gave in, and so this is the way it went every time they went hunting, the greedy Jaja always cheated Tutu out of his game by his loud blustering cry "It is mine! It is mine! It is mine!"

One day, while hunting, Tutu accidentally shot the chief huntsman and no sooner did Jaja hear the shot of the gun, he came running and shouting, "It is mine! It is mine! It is mine!" I shot it!" But, on drawing near and seeing the dead body of the chief huntsman, Jaja said to Tutu, "It is yours."

"No," replied Tutu, "you have said 'It is mine' every time I have killed game, and now this is yours also." 

They talked long and loudly about the matter, and at last, they laid the case before the elders in the village.

The elders said to Jaja, "Yes, it is yours. You have claimed everything before, now take this also, and bury the body properly, and pay all the expenses of the funeral."

There are many people like Jaja, who take all the credit to themselves, and leave the blame to others.

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African proverbs about hope teach us hope is wanting something to happen and believing it could happen. But, what happens when you are tired of hoping? 

You may believe hope has falsely presented itself as a beacon of light in a storm, allowing you to dream and think things will get better. So why hope? Hope allows people to believe who are currently in a dark place that the sun will eventually rise and the world is not a perpetual night. African proverbs about hope make known to us that there is more to life than what we see, hear, feel or taste. African proverbs on hope show us the four-letter word, hope,  is a necessary part of the human design.

Hold on to hope African Proverbs

Hold on to hope African Proverbs

While there is life, there is hope.

A little hope each day can fill the rivers to overflowing.

Hope is the pillar of the world.

If you are rich in hope do not make a baboon your friend.

Where there is hope there is no darkness.

More African sayings, quotes and proverbs

He who waits for dead men's shoes is in danger of going barefoot.
Going into a river upon a mud horse.
Better old clothes than a naked ass.
Better a chicken in the kitchen than a wild boar in the forest.
Better a bare foot than none at all.
Better are small fish than an empty dish.
A loose tooth and feeble friend are equally bad.
A mittened cat was never a good hunter.
He steals oil from one home in order to light a lamp in another.

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Prepare the Mind for Elevation

African folklore story how rooster tricked leopard into cutting off his own head refers to aspects of African culture in which wisdom of recognizing lies from truth is highly valued in the expressive African oral tradition of folklore.

Away leopard went to his town and told his wife that he had been taught some wonderful magic by his friend the rooster.

Folklore story How Rooster Tricked Leopard Into Cutting Off His Own Head.

As the ancestors say, a rooster and a leopard began a friendship, and not very long afterwards, the leopard lent money to the rooster. It was arranged that on a certain day the leopard should collect his money at the rooster's home.

On the morning leopard was to come by his house, rooster ground-up red peppers mix with water so that it looked like blood.  When rooster heard that, the leopard was on the way to his house he went into his courtyard and said to his wife, "When leopard arrives and asks for me, tell him my head has been cut off and carried to the women in the farms to be combed and cleaned."

Then rooster hid his head under his wing and told his children to pour some of the red pepper water on his neck, which they did, and it fell to the ground like blood.

Leopard arrived and asked for his friend the rooster, but his wife repeated what they had been told, and, upon leopard hearing it, he thought it was all true.

Returning later in the day to roosters home, leopard asked rooster how it was done. Rooster replied, "When you reach your town, you cut off your head, and send it to the farm to be combed and cleaned, and that’s all to it."

"Oh! Thank you, friend," said the leopard, “I will amaze the people of my village."

Away leopard went to his town and told his wife that he had been taught some wonderful magic by his friend the rooster.

"What is it? “she asked.

"Well, my head is cut off," said the leopard, "and then you take it to the farm to comb and clean, and then you bring it back."

"All right, sure, sure" his wife laughed.

The Leopard sent messengers to all the villages near him, inviting them to come and see the wonder. On the day of the great event, a large crowd of people arrived, and when all was ready, the leopard went into the center of the crowd, his head was cut off, but his legs gave way, and he fell down.

His head was returned after being combed and cleaned, but when they put it on the neck, it would not stay there. 

So died the Leopard because he did not use his common sense to recognize the foolishness of what the rooster told him. Do not believe all you see and hear.

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Yellow passion fruit, also known as Golden passion fruit, is a popular variety of passion fruit grown in Kenya. 

Yellow passion fruit is one of Kenya Africa top three export fruit crops important to Kenya and Africa agricultural future well-being. It is widely cultivated in many parts of the country due to its high demand and profitability.

In Kenya, the yellow passion fruit is used for both local consumption and export. The fruit is commonly used to make juice, jams, and desserts. It is also eaten raw, with the seeds and pulp being scooped out with a spoon.

Kenya has favorable climatic conditions for the cultivation of passion fruit, and the government has been promoting its production as part of its efforts to diversify the country's agricultural sector. Farmers are trained on best practices, and the government provides subsidies for inputs such as seedlings and fertilizers.

Agriculture is the backbone of the Kenyan economy, contributing one-third of GDP. Approximately 75 percent of the Kenyan population work at least part-time in the agricultural sector, including growing and picking passion fruit which over 75 percent of agricultural output is from small-scale, rain-fed farming.

The best thing about passion fruit is the seeds are edible; the membrane that separates the seeds from the peel is tart but still delicious. One medium egg sized passion fruit has around 20 calories. 

Passion fruit goes by many names in Africa such as granadilla, grenadella, matunda ya mateso, isiqhamo somdla, and izithelo. The yellow passion fruit has great interest in Kenya as a commercial crop. According to Farm Africa, around 3,800 passion fruit farmers cultivate about 425 hectares or 1,050 acres of passion fruit farming land.

Growing Passion Fruit In Kenya Africa

The tender young leaves of passion fruit are also eaten as a vegetable similar to spinach. The seed of passion fruit produces oil that can be used for home and industrial purposes.

Each variety of passion fruit has its unique flavor and appearance, and they can be used in a variety of recipes, including desserts, smoothies, and cocktails.

Varieties of Passion Fruits

Most passion fruits are vigorous growing vines that can climb up to 30 feet or 9 meters. The fruit varies in color from purple to orange-red and in size from a golf ball to a tennis ball. 

Purple Passion Fruit: This is the most common variety of passion fruit, with a purple exterior and yellow flesh. It has a tart and tangy flavor with a slightly sweet undertone.

Yellow Passion Fruit: This variety has a yellow exterior and yellow-orange flesh. It is slightly sweeter and less tart than the purple passion fruit.

Giant Passion Fruit: As the name suggests, this variety is larger than the others and can grow up to the size of a grapefruit. It has a yellow exterior and sweet-tasting, pinkish-orange flesh.

Banana Passion Fruit: This variety is elongated, with a yellow-orange skin and sweet-tasting, white flesh. It is less tart than the purple passion fruit.

Sweet Granadilla: This is a South American variety with a yellow-green skin and white flesh. It is larger than most other passion fruits and has a sweet, aromatic flavor.

Red Passion Fruit: This variety has a bright red exterior and yellow-orange flesh. It is sweeter than the purple passion fruit and has a slightly different flavor profile.

How to Eat Passion Fruit.

Passion fruit is a delicious and nutritious fruit that can be eaten in a variety of ways. Here are some steps on how to eat passion fruit:

Choose a ripe passion fruit: Look for passion fruits that are slightly wrinkled and have a deep purple or yellow color. Ripe passion fruits will also feel slightly heavy for their size.

Cut the passion fruit in half: Use a sharp knife to cut the fruit in half.

Scoop out the pulp: Use a spoon to scoop out the pulp and seeds from the inside of the fruit. The pulp will be gelatinous and will contain small, black seeds.

Eat the pulp: The pulp and seeds are both edible and can be eaten raw. You can eat the pulp directly from the fruit, or you can add it to a smoothie or yogurt.

Use the pulp in recipes: Passion fruit pulp can also be used in a variety of recipes, such as desserts, sauces, and cocktails. Simply scoop out the pulp and use it in place of other fruit purees or juices.

Store any leftover pulp: If you have any leftover passion fruit pulp, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, or you can freeze it for longer storage.

Passion Fruit recipe.

A simple recipe for a passion fruit dessert that you can try:

Passion Fruit Mousse

Ingredients:

6-8 ripe passion fruits

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

1 cup heavy cream

1 envelope unflavored gelatin

1/4 cup water

Directions:

Cut the passion fruits in half and scoop out the pulp into a bowl. Strain the pulp through a sieve to remove any seeds, and set aside.

In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk and the passion fruit pulp until well combined.

In a small saucepan, mix the gelatin and water together and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin has dissolved completely.

Add the dissolved gelatin to the passion fruit mixture and stir until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks.

Gently fold the whipped cream into the passion fruit mixture until everything is well combined.

Pour the mixture into serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set.

Once the mousse has set, you can decorate with additional passion fruit pulp and serve.

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Passion Fruit Recipe.

Passion fruit works well in our Lemon Passionfruit Butter Recipe

Lemon Passionfruit Butter Recipe

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Whipped passion fruit butter made easy

Passionfruit is important to Kenyan agriculture and makes a delicious snack on its own, mixed as a smoothie or as a unique lemon passionfruit cream cheese spread recipe.

How to choose and use passion fruit

For the best flavor choose a passionfruit that is ripe to slightly overripe with a smooth skin. Cut the passionfruit in half with a sharp knife and scoop out the insides. The yellow membrane is the fruit portion, which is very tart, and seeds are deliciously crunchy.

Lemon Passionfruit Butter Recipe

Lemon Passionfruit Butter Recipe on a poppy
seed bagel with scallions and lox

Ingredients

¼ cup fresh passionfruit pulp

1 package soft cream cheese

¼ cup powdered sugar

¼ teaspoon grated lemon rind

Directions

Add all ingredients into a large bowl and mix well until fluffy. Serve on toast, bagels or as a dip for fruit.

Homo sapiens left their African homeland to colonize the world. One African tribe crossing the Gate of Grief populated the entire world outside of Africa.

The entire human race outside Africa owes its existence to the survival of a single tribe of people who crossed the Gate of Grief around 90,000 years ago.

Humans were able to take advantage of falling sea levels due to climate change to cross into Arabia at the mouth of the Red Sea known as the Gate of Grief.

One African Tribe Crossing the Gate of Grief Populated the Entire World outside of Africa.

Today there is 18 miles between the coasts of Djibouti and Yemen across Bab-el-Mandeb also known as the Gate of Grief in Arabic. The Gate of Grief is between the Red Sea, one of the most saline bodies of water in the world and the Gulf of Aden an essential shipping waterway in the world economy.

The ancestral origin of humans was possibly located in southern Africa, near the South Africa-Namibia border. By using modern DNA Geneticists, we trace the origins of Homo sapiens outside of Africa to a single tribe.

These ancestors managed to cross from the Horn of Africa and into Arabia through the Gate of Grief. There are 14 ancestral populations in Africa that are linked by ethnicity and shared cultural and language properties. One survived outside of the African continent and from there, just one tribe went on to inhabit the entire world.

There is more genetic diversity in Africa than anywhere else on earth. Dr. Stephen Oppenheimer, a geneticist at the school of anthropology at Oxford University said, "What you can see from the DNA of all non-Africans is that they all belong to one tiny African branch that came across the Red Sea. If it was easy to get out of Africa, we would have seen multiple African lineages in the DNA of non-Africans but that there was only one successful exit suggests it must have been very tough to get out." 

Did you know?
The Gate of Grief is also known as the Gate of Tears or Bab-El-Mandeb in Arabic.

One African Tribe Crossing the Gate of Grief Populated the Entire World outside of Africa.

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