Tropical Sun Foods UK
Variety is the spice of life
Tropical Sun at CC Continental Supermarket
Leeds' World Food Supermarket since 1979
Jerk seasoning, ackee, callaloo, gari and coconut milk. Caribbean and African favourites from Tropical Sun, under one roof in Leeds.
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Seasonings
Soup Mixes & Stock
Curry Powders & Spices
Hot Sauces & Marinades
Ackee, Callaloo & Caribbean Tins
African Flours & Swallow
Beans & Rice
Drinks & Herbal Teas
Snacks, Palm Oil & More☀Recipes
Tropical Sun favourites
The ones our customers come back for.
Tropical Sun Jerk Seasoning 280g£3.59 £1.28/100g
Tropical Sun Jamaica Ackee 540g£10.79 £2.00/100g
Tropical Sun Coconut Milk 400ml£1.19 £0.30/100ml
Tropical Sun All Purpose Seasoning£5.39
Tropical Sun Curry Goat Seasoning 500g£6.59 £1.32/100g
Tropical Sun Yellow Gari 1.5kg£4.19 £2.79/kg
Tropical Sun Jamaican Callaloo 540g£4.43 £0.82/100g
Tropical Sun recipe kits
Dinner sorted, in one click.
Rice & Peas Kit
Sunday rice and peas for 4.
- Tropical Sun Golden Sella Basmati 2kg
- Tropical Sun Red Kidney Beans 400g
- Tropical Sun Coconut Milk 400ml
- Tropical Sun All Purpose Seasoning
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Jerk Chicken Kit
Proper jerk, oven or BBQ.
- Tropical Sun Jerk Seasoning 280g
- Tropical Sun Jerk BBQ Sauce 510g
- Tropical Sun Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce 85g
- Tropical Sun Chicken Seasoning 100g
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Curry Goat Kit
Slow-cooked Jamaican curry goat.
- Tropical Sun Curry Goat Seasoning 500g
- Tropical Sun Jamaican Curry Powder 500g
- Tropical Sun Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce 85g
Goes straight to checkout.
The full Tropical Sun range
Tropical Sun Seasonings
Shop all →Jerk, all purpose, curry goat and oxtail. The secret to proper Caribbean flavour.
Tropical Sun Fish Seasoning 700g£4.79 £0.68/100g
Tropical Sun Green Seasoning 280g£3.59 £1.28/100g
Tropical Sun Everyday Seasoning 700g£5.39 £0.77/100g
Soup Mixes & Stock
Shop all →Cock soup, fish tea and pumpkin soup for Saturday soup, plus stock cubes and powders.
Curry Powders & Spices
Shop all →Jamaican curry powder, mace, crushed chillies and paprika, in big kitchen packs.
Tropical Sun Jamaican Curry Powder 500g£7.79 £1.56/100g
Tropical Sun Crushed Red Chillies 50g£1.91
Tropical Sun Cayenne Pepper 100g£2.15
Hot Sauces & Marinades
Shop all →Scotch bonnet heat, jerk BBQ and brown stew marinade. Splash, marinate, enjoy.
Tropical Sun Jerk BBQ Sauce 510g£3.59 £0.70/100g
Tropical Sun Jamaican Brown Stew Marinade 340ml£4.31 £1.27/100ml
Tropical Sun Jerk Sauce 142ml£2.15
Tropical Sun Classic BBQ Sauce 510g£3.59 £0.70/100g
Tropical Sun Jamaican Guava Jam 340g£3.23 £0.95/100g
Tropical Sun Molasses 454g£4.43 £0.98/100g
Ackee, Callaloo & Caribbean Tins
Shop all →Ackee, callaloo, gungo peas and coconut milk. The Caribbean store cupboard.
Tropical Sun Gungo Peas 400g£0.83 £0.21/100g
Tropical Sun Red Kidney Beans 400g£0.83 £0.21/100g
Tropical Sun Premium Creamed Coconut 200g£1.67 £0.83/100g
African Flours & Swallow
Shop all →Gari, pounded iyan, yam and plantain flour for eba, amala and fufu.
Tropical Sun Pounded Iyan Flour 1.5kg£6.59 £4.39/kg
Tropical Sun Plantain Flour 1.5kg£6.83 £4.55/kg
Tropical Sun Cassava Flour 1.5kg£3.59 £2.39/kg
Tropical Sun Bean Flour 1.5kg£5.99 £3.99/kg
Beans & Rice
Shop all →Nigerian honey beans, brown beans and golden sella basmati in family sizes.
Tropical Sun Brown Beans 1.5kg£10.79 £7.19/kg
Tropical Sun Black Beans 2kg£7.19 £3.60/kg
Tropical Sun Peeled Beans 1.5kg£6.59 £4.39/kg
Tropical Sun Golden Sella Basmati Rice 2kg£4.79 £2.40/kg
Tropical Sun Golden Sella Basmati Rice 10kg£20.39 £2.04/kg
Drinks & Herbal Teas
Shop all →Coconut water, aloe vera drinks and Caribbean bush teas like soursop and cerassie.
Tropical Sun Pineapple Juice 560ml£2.15 £0.38/100ml
Tropical Sun Instant Ginger Drink 20 Sachets 360g£3.59 £1.00/100g
Snacks, Palm Oil & More
Shop all →Plantain chips, coconut peanuts, Zomi palm oil and full cream milk powder.
Tropical Sun Plantain Chips Salted 450g£5.27 £1.17/100g
Tropical Sun Zomi Palm Oil 2L£8.99 £4.50/L
Tropical Sun Instant Full Cream Milk Powder 400g£4.19 £1.05/100g
Tropical Sun Jamaican Guava Jelly 440g£3.59 £0.82/100g
Cooking with Tropical Sun
Caribbean and African classics. Tap any ingredient to buy it.
Rice and peas
Serves 4 · 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 300g Tropical Sun Golden Sella Basmati
- 1 × 400g Tropical Sun Red Kidney Beans
- 1 × 400ml Tropical Sun Coconut Milk
- 1 tsp Tropical Sun All Purpose Seasoning
- 2 spring onions, 2 sprigs thyme, 1 whole scotch bonnet, 2 garlic cloves
Method
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
- Put the beans with their liquid, coconut milk, 300ml water, garlic, spring onion, thyme, seasoning and the whole scotch bonnet in a pan and bring to the boil.
- Stir in the rice, cover and cook on the lowest heat for 20 to 25 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Take out the scotch bonnet before serving.
Jerk chicken
Serves 4 · 1 hour + marinating
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Tropical Sun Jerk Seasoning
- Tropical Sun Jerk BBQ Sauce to glaze
- 1.2kg chicken thighs and drumsticks
- Juice of 1 lime
Method
- Slash the chicken, rub in the jerk seasoning and lime juice, and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- Roast at 200°C (fan 180°C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or cook over medium coals, turning often.
- Brush with jerk BBQ sauce for the last 10 minutes. Make sure the chicken is cooked through, with no pink meat at the bone.
Curry goat
Serves 4 · 2½ hours + marinating
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Tropical Sun Curry Goat Seasoning
- 3 tbsp Tropical Sun Jamaican Curry Powder
- 1kg goat or mutton on the bone, cut small
- 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, thyme, 1 scotch bonnet, 2 potatoes
Method
- Rub the meat with the seasoning and 1 tbsp curry powder, and marinate in the fridge overnight.
- Toast the rest of the curry powder in hot oil for 30 seconds, then brown the meat.
- Add onion, garlic, thyme, scotch bonnet and water to cover. Simmer covered for 2 hours until tender, adding the potatoes for the last 30 minutes.
Ackee and saltfish
Serves 4 · 30 minutes + soaking
Ingredients
- 1 × 540g Tropical Sun Jamaica Ackee
- 250g salt cod
- 1 onion, 1 tomato, ½ scotch bonnet, thyme, black pepper
Method
- Soak the salt cod overnight, then boil for 15 minutes, drain and flake.
- Fry the onion, tomato, scotch bonnet and thyme until soft. Add the saltfish and black pepper.
- Drain the ackee and fold it in very gently. Heat through for 3 to 4 minutes so it stays whole.
Brown stew chicken
Serves 4 · 1 hour
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Tropical Sun Brown Stew Marinade
- 1 tsp Tropical Sun All Purpose Seasoning
- 1kg chicken pieces
- 1 onion, 1 pepper, 2 carrots, thyme
Method
- Season the chicken with the marinade and all purpose seasoning and leave for 1 hour.
- Brown the chicken in a hot pan, then add the vegetables, thyme and a cup of water.
- Cover and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes until the sauce is thick and the chicken is cooked through.
Eba with Tropical Sun Gari
Serves 2 · 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 250g Tropical Sun Yellow Gari
- About 400ml boiling water
Method
- Pour the boiling water into a bowl.
- Sprinkle in the gari bit by bit and leave for a minute to absorb.
- Stir firmly with a wooden spoon until smooth and stretchy. Serve with egusi, okra or efo riro soup.
Why shop Tropical Sun with us?
- Leeds' own since 1979. World food supermarket that started in Chapeltown.
- Caribbean and African, together. Jerk and ackee next to gari, iyan and palm oil.
- Home and catering sizes. 100g shakers up to 10kg rice sacks. Bigger packs, better value.
- Online or in store. Order online or pop in at 1-19 New York Street, LS2 7DT.
Kitchen tips
About Tropical Sun
Tropical Sun started in 1996, importing a handful of specialist ingredients and daily essentials for the UK's Caribbean, African and Asian communities. Their motto is "Variety is the spice of life".
The brand is distributed by Wanis, a London food importer founded in 1964. Today the yellow and green Tropical Sun label covers seasonings, sauces, tins, flours, rice and drinks. Can't see what you're after? Ask in store or call 0113 240 0222 and we'll get it in.
Tropical Sun FAQs
Where can I buy Tropical Sun in Leeds?
Right here. Order online or visit CC Continental Supermarket, 1-19 New York Street, Leeds LS2 7DT.
Is tinned ackee ready to eat?
Yes, tinned ackee is pre-cooked. Drain it and heat gently, as in our ackee and saltfish recipe.
What do I need for rice and peas?
Rice, kidney beans or gungo peas, coconut milk, thyme, spring onion and a whole scotch bonnet. Our Rice & Peas Kit has the Tropical Sun basics.
Which Tropical Sun flour do I use for eba?
Use Tropical Sun Yellow Gari. For pounded yam, use Pounded Iyan Flour.
Do you sell Tropical Sun in bulk?
Yes. Rice up to 10kg, seasonings in 500g to 700g tubs and flours in 1.5kg bags.
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Shop Tropical Sun online in Leeds
Looking for Tropical Sun jerk seasoning, ackee, callaloo, coconut milk or gari in Leeds? CC Continental Supermarket stocks a big Tropical Sun range: Caribbean seasonings, curry goat and oxtail seasoning, Jamaican curry powder, scotch bonnet pepper sauce, cock soup, African flours like pounded iyan and yam flour, and herbal teas.
Shop Tropical Sun online or visit our Leeds City Centre store. We're your one-stop shop for Caribbean, African, Indian and Pakistani groceries.
CC Continental Supermarket – Leeds' World Food Supermarket since 1979
Serving Leeds since 1979. World food, Caribbean and African groceries and big ranges from Tropical Sun, Grace, Heera, East End and Natco at 1-19 New York Street, LS2 7DT.
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