Iwisa Maize Meal

Full product description

Hearty, simple and reliable, Iwisa maize meal is the South African staple for pap, phutu/krummelpap and soft breakfast porridge. Finely milled for a smooth texture and consistent cooking, it’s your go-to for braai plates, stews and everyday family meals. From creamy morning bowls to stiff pap for boerewors and chakalaka—Iwisa delivers comfort in a pot.

Why you’ll love it

• Finely milled for smooth, lump-free results

• Makes soft porridge, stiff pap and crumbly phutu

• Ideal with braai meats, stews, chakalaka and sauces

• Pantry-friendly and great value for family cooking

Product details

• Ingredient: 100% maize (corn)

• Pack sizes vary (e.g. 1kg, 2.5kg, 5kg)—see label

• Allergens: typically none; produced in facilities handling other allergens—check the label

• Gluten-free by nature (maize), but always verify factory information on pack

How to cook (guide)

Soft breakfast porridge (serves 4):

1. Bring 1 litre water + pinch of salt to a simmer.

2. Whisk in 250g maize meal gradually.

3. Cook 10–15 mins, stirring, to a creamy consistency. Add milk/butter if you like.

Stiff pap for braai plates:

1. Boil 1 litre salted water.

2. Sprinkle in 400–500g maize meal, don’t stir; cover 5 mins to steam.

3. Stir/fold, lower heat and cook 15–20 mins until thick and stiff. Rest 5 mins.

Phutu/Krummelpap (crumbly):

1. Sprinkle 350g maize meal over 750ml simmering salted water.

2. Cover 10 mins (no stirring), then fluff with a fork.

3. Steam on low 15 mins covered; fluff again.

Tip: Serve with chakalaka, tomato–onion relish, gravies or a knob of butter.

Storage & handling

• Store cool, dry and airtight

• Keep away from moisture and strong odours

• Best before: see pack; use within a few months of opening for peak freshness

FAQs

Is it precooked?
No—raw maize meal; cooks quickly with water (and salt).

Can I make it with milk?
Yes—great for breakfast porridge; use part milk, part water.

Lumpy porridge fix?
Whisk maize meal in gradually and keep stirring early on.

Suitable for coeliacs?
Maize is naturally gluten-free, but always check pack for factory cross-contact info.