Strange hadronic matter

In an extended mean field theory, we find a large class of bound multistrange objects, formed from combinations of {p,n,{Λ},Ξ⁰,Ξ^-} baryons, which are stable against strong decay. We predict a maximal binding energy per baryon of EB/A{}-21 MeV, strangeness per baryon fₛ{}1.2, charge per baryon fq{}-0.1 to 0, and baryon density 2.5--3 times that of ordinary nuclei. For A{≥}6, we obtain stable combinations involving only {{Λ},Ξ⁰,Ξ^-} hyperons.