Stella's Authentic Shito is a labour of love rooted deep in the soils of Ghana, slow-simmered from organic black peppers, sun-dried fish, and hand-selected traditional spices passed down through generations. Every jar carries the warmth of a Ghanaian kitchen, crafted the way it has always been: by hand, in small batches, with nothing artificial and nothing rushed.
One taste, and you'll understand why home always tastes this good.
Shito, meaning "pepper" in Ga, is more than a condiment. It is a story told through fire and spice, passed down through generations of Ghanaian kitchens. Stella carried her mother's cherished recipe from the heart of Accra to Canada, keeping every ingredient true to its organic, homegrown origins.
What began as hand-packed jars shared with friends and family quietly grew into something far greater. Today, every bottle of Stella's Authentic Shito is still stirred by hand, simmered low and slow, in small batches, exactly the way it always has been. Because real flavour can't be rushed.
"I wanted Canadians to taste what home feels like, smoky, fiery, and full of love." Stella Ofori, Founder
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"This isn't your average hot sauce. It's complex, smoky, and addictive. I put it on literally everything now."
"Finally, a shito that tastes like my grandmother's. Stella nailed it. Proud to support a local Canadian brand."
"Bought it at the market on a whim. Went back the next week and bought six more bottles for gifts."
Available in 250ml and 500ml jars, with or without shrimp, or grab a case for your kitchen, your shop, or your next event.
Our family-size jar, the full Stella's Authentic Shito experience. Smoky, garlicky, and richly spiced.
Perfect for trying Stella's or keeping at the table. Same bold flavour in a compact jar.
Shrimp Free
The same bold, slow-simmered shito, made with real shrimp for extra depth of flavour.
Stock up for home, retail, or catering. Available as a 500ml case or 250ml case.
Single jars or full cases, available across Ontario. Call 416-816-6745 or send a request below.
Stella Services is committed to producing safe, high-quality authentic Ghanaian shito that meets all Canadian food safety regulations. We maintain a comprehensive HACCP-based food safety management system, follow strict hygiene and sanitation practices, are transparent with customers about ingredients and allergens, and continuously improve our food safety standards.
Always keep refrigerated. Always keep oil on top. Avoid contact with water.
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