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Shyben Madi
& Sons
Ltd
Banjul
They are also major importers and distributors of a number of
general products and commodities...sugar, Royal Delica Milk, and
rice.... |
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Sony's Supermarket
...sells imported groceries, electronics and general household food
provisions such as breakfast cereals, powdered milk,
sugar cubes,...
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Customs & Excise
Taxes on basic commodities for
example rice, sugar, cooking oil are either zero rated or
charged minimum duty....there is a direct delivery
facility given to traders.....who import bulk cargo for example
rice, cements, sugar,... |
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Attaya Drinking
Attaya involves Chinese Gunpowder Green
Tea from a box, lots of sugar, a small teapot, a small charcoal stove,
3 or 4 small Maghreb-style glass cups,...
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Baobab Trees
...The Baobab fruit, dark green or brown on the outside when
ripe, is edible and commonly used in juices, ices, and
porridge....Mix the fruit in fresh water with sugar and milk;
freezing is optional... |
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Desserts - Chakery & Lah
Vanilla extract (couple of drops for flavouring)
Couscous (instant) or cook it yourself
Sugar to taste...
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Drinks in Gambia
Ginger Beer: Such local drinks are made by mixing crushed ginger with
lots of sugar and water then chilled in bottles....Teas: There are
several types of herbal infusions such as....
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Economy
Imports:
Commodities: foodstuffs incl. rice, flour, sugar, manufactured
goods,.... |
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Groundnut Farming
Local Nut Consumption: The local name for peanuts is gerte.
Groundnuts are available wholesale in the food market or in
little bags by ladies on the street, offered in a variety of
styles, including roasted, salted, sugar-coated,... |
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Phases
Food & Drink
English Wolof Mandinka...
Sugar Sucurr Sukuro...
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