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Ujamaa Spice Single-origin Zanzibar spices (turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves)

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About Ujamaa Spice Single-origin Zanzibar spices (turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves)

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Features 1 of 2
POC / Heritage detail African (founder Jawahir, Zanzibari/Tanzania)
Materials and composition 2 of 25
H3 Q8: Materials (adapts to brand: 100% cotton? / where is the linen from? / hemp?) Is Ujamaa Spice worth it?
Single ingredient 1
Scan result 13 of 61
Scan note (above product table) 38 SKUs scanned, 1 filtered, 37 in the score result. 14 of 37 included SKUs have composition evidence; no score is published below 100%.
Total styles scanned 38
Last scanned 2026-09-13
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Reason / scan status 14 of 37 included SKUs have composition evidence; no score is published below 100%.
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Method version Throne Standard full-catalogue 2026.09
In-scope catalogue total 38
Products read 15
Products unresolved 23
Products in catalogue 38
Catalogue read % 39
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Health and safety 1 of 3
H3 Q6: Is [Brand] non-toxic / PFAS-free? What certifications does Ujamaa Spice hold?
Certification 2 of 6
H3 Q7: Is [Brand] GOTS / certified? Where can I buy Ujamaa Spice and how much?
Grade / certification Not certified organic; permaculture/organic growing; fair-trade direct sourcing; Great Taste Award 2023
Sourcing and supply chain 5 of 43
Single origin 1
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Brand name Ujamaa Spice Single-origin Zanzibar spices (turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves)
H3 Q1: Is [Brand] sustainable / ethical? Is Ujamaa Spice organic?
Answer 1 No Ujamaa Spice is not certified organic. Grown organically but NOT certified; their FAQ states 'our spices are not certified organic, as this is a very extensive and expensive process which is currently not achievable for the smallhold farme
H3 Q2: Where is [Brand] made? Is Ujamaa Spice a whole food / single ingredient?
Answer 2 Yes. Ujamaa Spice is a whole, single-ingredient herbs & spices with nothing added.
H3 Q3: Who owns [Brand]? Where is Ujamaa Spice from?
Answer 3 Ujamaa Spice is single-origin from Zanzibar, Tanzania.
H3 Q4: Is [Brand] legit / worth it? Is Ujamaa Spice traceable and ethical?
Answer 4 Ujamaa Spice publishes its sourcing. Fair Trade certified.
H3 Q5: Is [Brand] fast fashion? Is Ujamaa Spice single-origin and directly traded?
Answer 5 Works directly with smallhold, often women-led Swahili farmers in Zanzibar who set their own prices and control quality; single-origin, sun-dried, untreated spices grown organically under permaculture principles; Great Taste Award 2023.
Answer 6 Grown organically but NOT certified; their FAQ states 'our spices are not certified organic, as this is a very extensive and expensive process which is currently not achievable for the smallhold farme
Answer 7 Ships to UK.
Answer 8 Ujamaa Spice is one of the genuinely organic, traceable herbs & spices options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.
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Verified by Hold The Throne product analysis + brand ingredients
Delivery and shipping 1 of 3
Packaging Unknown
Price and commerce 3 of 13
Price tier $$$
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Further detail 15 of 86
NOVA processing class 1 Unprocessed / minimally processed ujamaaspice.com
Women-Owned 1
POC-Owned 1
Grown In Zanzibar, Tanzania
Country United Kingdom
Positive note 1 Traceable, farm-to-shelf
Positive note 2 Single origin
Positive note 3 Fair Trade sourced
Negative note 1 Not certified organic; young company (founded 2022); single-country (Zanzibar) range only.
Negative note 2 Not certified organic
Ships to UK
Whole food 1
Processing level Unprocessed
Additives None
Last checked 2026-07-28
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✓ Works directly with smallhold, often women-led Swahili farmers in Zanzibar who set their own prices and control quality; single-origin, sun-dried, untreated spices grown organically under permaculture principles; Great Taste Award 2023.

Why we rate it

  • Traceable, farm-to-shelf
  • Single origin
  • Fair Trade sourced
  • Works directly with smallhold, often women-led Swahili farmers in Zanzibar who set their own prices and control quality; single-origin, sun-dried, untreated spices grown organically under permaculture principles; Great Taste Award 2023.

Worth checking

  • Not certified organic; young company (founded 2022); single-country (Zanzibar) range only.
  • Not certified organic

Where to buy

Harvested / grown in Zanzibar, Tanzania

UK

Questions

Is Ujamaa Spice organic?

No Ujamaa Spice is not certified organic. Grown organically but NOT certified; their FAQ states 'our spices are not certified organic, as this is a very extensive and expensive process which is currently not achievable for the smallhold farme

Is Ujamaa Spice a whole food / single ingredient?

Yes. Ujamaa Spice is a whole, single-ingredient herbs & spices with nothing added.

Where is Ujamaa Spice from?

Ujamaa Spice is single-origin from Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Is Ujamaa Spice traceable and ethical?

Ujamaa Spice publishes its sourcing. Fair Trade certified.

Is Ujamaa Spice single-origin and directly traded?

Works directly with smallhold, often women-led Swahili farmers in Zanzibar who set their own prices and control quality; single-origin, sun-dried, untreated spices grown organically under permaculture principles; Great Taste Award 2023.

What certifications does Ujamaa Spice hold?

Grown organically but NOT certified; their FAQ states 'our spices are not certified organic, as this is a very extensive and expensive process which is currently not achievable for the smallhold farme

Where can I buy Ujamaa Spice and how much?

Ships to UK.

Is Ujamaa Spice worth it?

Ujamaa Spice is one of the genuinely organic, traceable herbs & spices options, the main reason to choose it over commodity products.