Achi news desk-
The award-winning Baba’s Sauce, based on a secret recipe, was a firm favorite in takeaway restaurants in the City of Discovery until its creator Baba Mollah died in 2008.
The condiment lay dormant until his son, Sunny, discovered the secret recipe among Baba’s possessions. Together with his mother Suraya, the duo launched Baba’s Sauce in 2021, initially using it in the family takeaway. However, as demand increased the family soon expanded into larger premises, allowing them to produce, pack, and sell Baba Sauce to customers.
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Now the product is set to be sold across 105 Aldi stores in Scotland. The listing comes after Aldi first encountered the company at a meet-the-buyer event last April.
Sunny said: “My late father’s secret sauce was a staple in our community growing up, so much so that it became known throughout Dundee. After his death, it became a true labor of love for my mother and I to honor his legacy and we have grown the business from small beginnings to the point where we can now fulfill orders of 25,000 bottles a week.
“Securing this partnership with Aldi Scotland is a real milestone moment for us and something we could only have dreamed of when Baba’s first launched three years ago. Aldi’s support for Scottish suppliers is clear to see and is very encouraging for small businesses like ours who work hard to showcase great Scottish produce.
“Thanks to Aldi, we now have the opportunity to bring Baba and his memory to a whole new audience of customers across Scotland and we can’t wait for everyone to experience the delicious, sweet chilli flavor first hand.”
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The sauce, which is made by hand by Suraya every morning, is based on a recipe that only she and Sunny know. With over 12 spices, including carefully layered dry and powdered chillies, the sauce is said to be great for dipping chips and pouring over burgers, sausages, kebabs, and pakoras.
The product will be available in Aldi stores in Scotland from April 11 as a special buy product, while stocks last.
Graham Nicolson, group buying director at Aldi Scotland, said: “We are delighted to welcome Baba’s unique homemade sauce to Aldi’s shelves. With such an inspiring story, Sunny and his family embody all the values ​​we look for in our partners and we share a commitment to bringing quality, affordable and delicious produce to the people of Scotland.
“With Baba Sauce, we are bringing a new competitor to the table to challenge the status quo of salt and salt and vinegar sauce and we are confident that Baba Sauce will become a beloved staple in homes across Scotland before before long.”
