For too long, African ingredients have been boxed in.

They’ve been labeled as “ethnic,” tucked away in international aisles, or worse , reduced to Instagram trend moments by people who don’t even know what plantain tastes like fresh.

We’ve watched our ingredients get sidelined.
Overlooked.
Underestimated.

And honestly? We’re done with that.

Meliza’s Isn’t Playing by the Old Food Rules

When we decided to launch a product line, we could’ve played it safe.
Another seasoning blend. Another jar of chili oil.

But no.
We went straight for the thing no one expected: Plantain Pasta.

Because here’s the thing…
For decades, the global food industry has told us what African ingredients can be, and more importantly, what they can’t. We’ve been told African ingredients are too rustic… too niche… too unrefined for the “premium food” conversation.

That’s where Meliza’s draws the line.

We’re here to prove that African ingredients belong everywhere:
In fine dining.
In your pantry staples.
In global kitchens.
And yes… in a pasta machine.

Redefining What’s Possible (One Product at a Time)

This is bigger than plantain.
It’s about reclaiming creativity.

It’s about showing that African food can be elegant, thoughtful, beautifully packaged, and yes—utterly premium.

We’re taking African-grown ingredients and putting them into spaces they’ve never been…
Not because we want to fit in… but because we’re here to stand out.

What’s Next?

This pasta is just the start.
There are other ingredients lining up behind it.
Other recipes we’re perfecting.
Other misconceptions we’re about to break.

So if you’re tired of seeing African ingredients boxed in…
If you’re ready for food that’s unapologetic, innovative, and driven by real passion…

Stick with us.