N/UM

Chef Kudzai Bingepinge & Awa Kone, N/UM

Founded by Chef Kudzai Bingepinge and Awa Kone, N/UM is where authenticity meets innovation. 

Rooted in the rich traditions and terroir of Africa, N/UM is more than just a gourmet salt company—it’s a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern culinary innovation. Inspired by an ancient healing practice from the oldest living lineage of the modern humans (the Khoisan), N/UM means “Potent Healing energy.” Each ingredient is sourced with intention to reflect the purity and power of nature.

N/UM takes pride in offering salts of the highest and purest quality. Crafted by nature and hand-packed with care, each grain embodies a commitment to organic purity and economic empowerment for the local communities.

However, they don’t stop at tradition—they elevate it. N/UM/s culinary innovation goes beyond the expected, crafting complex finishing salt blends that layer flavor in extraordinary ways. N/UM invites chefs, restaurants, and home cooks to discover salt as an ingredient, not just a seasoning—one that carries history, craftsmanship, and an undeniable depth of flavor.