In many areas of the world it is truly a challenge to buy, find or grow enough food to feed oneself and one’s family. To make matters worse, in many such parts of the world high temperatures cause food to spoil very quickly; often in as little as one day depending on the type of produce. This rapid spoilage of food dramatically increases the risk of undernutrition and leads to scarcity in the markets.

The principles behind the zeer pot have been used since the Middle Kingdom of Egypt nearly 4000 years ago. More recently, though, the concept has been refined by a teacher from Nigeria named Mohammed Bah Abba. After years worth of experimentation and development the zeer pot has become a very effective and practical method of food preservation. The length of time before spoilage varies by food but items typically last at least 5-10 times longer than if a zeer pot was not used.

Some of the advantages of using a zeer pot include:

• more food for the family
• decreased scarcity in the markets
• better quality food in the market
• more flexibility in selling produce at the markets

This page is in the process of being expanded.

Please check back again for more information as well as directions which will soon be posted demonstrating how to make your own simple zeer pot. These easy-to-make, inexpensive cooling systems are able to make fruits and vegetables last 5-10 times longer than normal using minimal supplies.