Est. Worcester · Kumasi · 2026

The swallow
that loves you
back.

A Ghanaian oat fufu, reformulated for the people who love fufu — and refuse to give it up.

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The story

When home needed a healthier recipe.

Somewhere between the doctor's visit and the dinner table, a family began eating less of the food they loved most.

Not because they wanted to. Because they felt they had to.

The conversations became familiar: blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, cholesterol. Foods that had always meant comfort suddenly came with questions.

Swalos began as one family's search for a better answer. In kitchens in Worcester and Kumasi, we tested recipe after recipe — refusing to settle until it looked like fufu, stretched like fufu, and paired beautifully with the soups that bring families together.

What we created isn't meant to replace tradition. It's made to help preserve it.

Crafted from steel-cut oats and psyllium husk, Swalos delivers the familiar texture and satisfaction of fufu with a modern nutritional profile designed for today's lifestyle.

Because no one should feel they have to choose between the food they grew up loving and the life they're trying to protect.

Swalos. The swallow that loves you back. — Kweku A.

Swalos Oatmeal Fufu Mix — 24 oz (1.5 lb) pouch

One product. Made properly.

Swalos Original.

A quiet, unhurried swallow. Steel-cut oats and psyllium fiber, milled and blended in small batches. Cooks in about ten minutes. That's it.

Net weight
24 oz (1.5 lb) · 680 g
Price
$13.99
Cook time
~10 minutes
Shelf life
18 months sealed
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Future formulations in development. For now, we're doing one thing, well.

The formulation

Two ingredients. Nothing you can't say out loud.

No artificial preservatives — just whole-grain oats and natural fiber. What's in the pouch is what's on the label.

01

Steel-cut oats

Whole oat groats sliced into small, hearty pieces — not rolled, not instant. Minimally processed, they keep their bran and germ intact, cook up with a soft chew, and carry the natural nutrition of the whole grain into the bowl.

Health benefits

  • Rich in beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that helps lower LDL cholesterol
  • Slow-releasing carbohydrate — steadier energy, gentler blood sugar response
  • Naturally gluten-free grain*, high in plant protein and B-vitamins
  • Supports heart health and healthy digestion
  • Keeps you fuller, longer
02

Psyllium husk fiber

Psyllium is the natural outer husk of the Plantago ovata seed — a plant-based soluble fiber prized for centuries. In Swalos, it's what gives the mix its swallow: cohesive, pliable, and satisfying, the way fufu should feel.

Health benefits

  • FDA-authorized heart-health claim — soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol
  • Supports a steady blood sugar response
  • Promotes regularity and healthy digestion
  • Feeds the gut microbiome as a natural prebiotic
  • Helps you feel full without a heavy stomach
High in fiber
Sodium-free
Cholesterol-free
No added sugars
Vegan
Non-GMO

*Gluten-free certification in progress. Nutrition facts and full ingredient statement printed on every pouch.

Hands tearing a small piece of fufu over a warm bowl by candlelight

How to prepare

Ten minutes. Home.

  1. 01

    Whisk

    Whisk 1 cup Swalos Oatmeal Fufu Mix with 1 cup cold water until smooth.

  2. 02

    Let stand for 3–5 minutes Important

    Set the bowl aside and let it rest. Don't skip this step.

  3. 03

    Cook

    Cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring continuously. Keep kneading against the sides of the saucepan until smooth and stretchy.

  4. 04

    Mould & serve

    Wet your hands, mould into a smooth ball, and enjoy with your favorite soup.

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Where we're from

Made between two kitchens.

Worcester, Massachusetts

Headquarters

Company home, formulation, quality, packaging. Small-batch production runs out of a licensed New England facility. This is where every pouch is finished before it ships.

Kumasi, Ghana

Ghana Branch

Recipe origin, sensory testing, community. Our Kumasi branch is where Swalos gets checked against the real thing — by the people who have been eating fufu their whole lives.

One brand. Two kitchens. Answering to both.

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The first batch is small.
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