Mebos is perhaps the most distinctly South African product on our shelves — and one of the oldest. A traditional salted dried apricot (sometimes with a sugar coating), mebos is a Cape Malay and Afrikaner padkos institution that dates back centuries. The flavour is extraordinary: intensely tart, fruity, sweet, and savoury all at once — a combination that is genuinely addictive and unlike anything else in the world.
Nutritional Highlights (per 100g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~240 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | ~58 g |
| Dietary Fibre | ~7 g |
| Vitamin A | ~200 mcg |
| Potassium | ~1160 mg |
| Iron | ~2.7 mg |
Health Benefits
- Vitamin A rich — the orange colour indicates high beta-carotene content, essential for eye and immune health
- High potassium — 1160mg per 100g supporting heart health and blood pressure
- Traditional digestive aid — the tartaric acid in mebos supports digestion
- Iron for energy — plant-based iron supporting red blood cell production
Goes Well With
- Keimoes Padstal Rooibos Tea — mebos and rooibos is the quintessential South African afternoon break
- Keimoes Padstal Guava Bites — a mixed South African fruit platter
- Keimoes Padstal Peach Rolls — trio of classic South African fruit confections
Best For
- Padkos — the most authentically South African road trip snack there is
- Gift hampers — a uniquely South African product that creates genuine surprise and delight
- Daily snacking — a heritage product that connects people to South African food culture
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