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  The Black Mamba team is very proud to announce that our BLACK MAMBA Cayenne Chilli Sauce has been chosen to feature in Hot Sauce: A Fiery Guide to 101 of the World's Best Sauces by Neil Ridley & Dean Honer.   If you're a heat-seeker that prioritises flavour beyond the fire, this is the book for you. With absolute classics and a plethora of new and unusual sauces from nearly 50 countries, it's the ideal way to discover everything you need to know about hot sauces from around the globe. From moderately mouth-tingling sauces to absolute scorching sizzlers, this indispensable guide takes...

At Black Mamba, Africa isn’t just our origin—it’s our identity. It’s the soil that grows our chillies, the spirit behind our mission, and the heartbeat of everything we do. So yes, we celebrate Africa Day each year—but the truth is, we celebrate Africa every day. A Continent of Wonders From Eswatini’s green valleys to the continent’s roaring rivers and misty mountains, Africa is rich in natural beauty and biodiversity. Our sauces and bold flavours come from this land, grown by smallholder farmers using regenerative farming, that protect and nourish it. Our People: Strong, Joyful, Resilient We are continually inspired by the...

  By Claudia Castellanos, CEO & Co-founder of Black Mamba  When I started Black Mamba, I knew I wanted to work with women. As a woman myself, I’ve always been aware of the unique challenges we face - especially in communities where gender roles are deeply ingrained. But what I didn’t expect was how much I would learn from the women I set out to empower. My journey with Black Mamba began with a straightforward goal: create economic opportunities for women in Eswatini. Financial independence is powerful - it can change lives, open doors, and give women control over their...

In today’s fast-paced food world, it’s easy to lose sight of what we’re actually eating. Many sauces, and other food products on shelves are packed with preservatives, additives, and artificial flavouring — more science experiment than food. At Black Mamba, we keep things simple — and clean. Our sauces are made with real ingredients grown by real people, using regenerative farming practices that respect the earth and everyone who calls it home. No shortcuts. No pesticides. No synthetic nasties. We source our herbs and chillies from over 60 smallholder farmers in Eswatini — most of them women — who use...

Why Fair Trade Is More Than Just a Claim at Black Mamba At Black Mamba, we’re proud to be a Fair Trade enterprise that treads lightly on the Earth, provides safe and sustainable employment to talented women from vulnerable communities, and supports an organic supply chain that empowers smallholder farmers in Eswatini. Fair Trade isn’t just something we do — it’s the heart of who we are.   Why Fair Trade Matters to Us Fair Trade is more than a claim — it’s a movement that champions better livelihoods for farmers and workers through fair pay, safe working conditions, and...

At Black Mamba, our mission extends beyond merely creating delicious hot sauces. We are dedicated to transforming food ecosystems, the advocation of ethical practices, and spearheading a revolution in food production and consumption. That’s why we are excited to announce our partnership with food rescue and redistribution charity, UKHarvest, who are committed to preventing food waste and combating food insecurity. UKHarvest: Nurturing Communities and the Planet UKHarvest has established itself as a leader in the social and environmental spheres with a clear mission: to prevent food waste and combat food insecurity. By collecting perishable and ambient foods from supermarkets, hotels,...