Nali Sauce is a popular sauce from

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dubbed, "'Africa's hottest

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sauce'. It is one of Malawi's most popular sauces. The Nali sauce brands have attained cult status with chilli lovers both in Malawi and throughout the world for their hotness and taste.Nali Limited, company information
/ref> The heat level of Nali sauce is approximately 175.000

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Nali is made from peri-peri sauce derived from Malawian bird's eye chillies, which are considered the hottest in Africa. They have been produced by Nali ltd since the 1970s. There are currently 7 different flavors of Nali Sauces: Mild, Hot, Gold, Garlic, Ginger, Curry Masala and BBQ. The label on each bottle comes with a warning in both English and

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that reads, "Abale Samalani", which means ''Friends, take care''.The Imperial African Cookery Book ... - Will Sellick - Google Books
/ref> Nali has a strong presence in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa.

History

Nali Limited was founded in 1974 in Limbe, Malawi, by Alford Nalilo Khoromana in

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. Initially established as a proprietorship, the company was incorporated as Nali Farms Limited on 15 December 1983. It later changed to Nali Limited on 12 November 1985. Since the early 1970s, Nali has been engaged in the growing and export of spices, including the popular Birds Eye chilies that are only found in Africa.Chapter 7: Market Entry Strategies
/ref> Over the years, Nali has grown into a successful commercial enterprise, with its hot sauces becoming the company's most popular product line.

Production

By the end of 1978, Nali chilies were in great demand. Nali Limited is the only company in Malawi involved in the processing and selling of sauces and condiments for both local and export markets. They currently produce Nali Sauce and other agricultural products. Currently, Nali has about 3,000 farmers that help to grow the chillis.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGjYhKItqpE Nali video

Varieties

There are currently 8 different flavors of Nali Sauces: Hot, Gold, Garlic, Ginger, Curry Masala Chicken BBQ, Steak BBQ and Kambuzi.

Packaging

The label on the bottle comes with a warning in English and

that reads, "Abale Samalani", which means ''friends, take care''.

Management

Since the passing of Mr. Khoromana in October 1997, Nali is now managed by Mrs. Orpa Barlucchi, daughter of the founder. The company remains owned by the Khoromana family, with Mrs. M. Khoromana (wife of the Late Mr. Khoromana) serving as the Board Chair.

External links

Nali video

References

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