FAQs

TOOKE is a proudly Ugandan brand that produces innovative green banana-based foods, including flours, porridges, crisps, and baked goods. It is the commercial brand of BIRDC (Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre).

• TOOKE is owned and developed by BIRDC, a government-supported research and agro-industrial innovation centre focused on transforming bananas into valuable products.

TOOKE products are:

• ✅ ISO Certified (for quality management systems)
• ✅ Certified by Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)
• ✅ HALAL Certified, suitable for Muslim consumers

TOOKE products are made from green bananas, are gluten-free, highly nutritious, and processed using modern, research-based methods to deliver safe, high-quality Ugandan food products.

It’s pre-cooked and ideal for making instant porridge or a quick meal. Just mix with hot water or milk – no cooking required.

RAW TOOKE Flour is uncooked and perfect for baking breads, cakes, biscuits, and more. It’s a healthy, gluten-free alternative for traditional baking flour.

Yes. Both TOOKE Instant Flour and RAW TOOKE Flour are 100% gluten-free and safe for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

TOOKE’s bakery line includes:

• TOOKE Biscuits (200g)
• TOOKE Florie Biscuits (100g and 30g)
• TOOKE Cookies
• TOOKE White Bread
• TOOKE Queen Cakes
• TOOKE Doughnuts
• TOOKE Mandazi
• TOOKE Scones

Yes! TOOKE Green Banana Crisps come in plain and chilly-flavoured options—delicious and naturally made from bananas.

TOOKE products are available in supermarkets, retail shops, and select outlets across Uganda.

Yes, TOOKE products will soon be available for online ordering and delivery. Follow our social media and subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

Absolutely. They are made with natural ingredients, are gluten-free, and meet international safety standards.

Store in a cool, dry place. Most baked goods should be consumed within the indicated shelf life and kept in airtight packaging once opened.

Please fill out the Retailer Request Form on our website or contact our sales team. We supply across Uganda and support retailers with branding materials.

Yes, we do. Our sales team handles bulk supply to supermarkets, shops, schools, and institutions.

Yes. We welcome distribution partnerships across regions. Contact us via the Distributors page to get started.

Yes, we offer:

• Posters & shelf branding
• Free samples (occasionally)
• Product education and training sessions

Visit our Contact Us page or reach us via email, WhatsApp, or any of our social media platforms. We’re happy to assist.

Yes. Through BIRDC, TOOKE works with local banana farmers, women groups, and youth entrepreneurs to support inclusive agro-industrial development.