ABOUT KWIDI
KWIDI is the Santhal word for the Mahua seed. A single seed can sprout an entire ecosystem that bears gifts of food, medicine, and joy for all who inhabit its canopy.
We are in love with the diverse heritage of ancient relationships between communities and their environment. Much has been lost or forgotten. What still remains needs to be preserved and celebrated.
Our brand strives to support indigenous communities and their lifestyles by channeling their wisdom and skills into sustainable products and services and bringing out the rich stories of these age-old practices.
A rich, earthy, natural sweetener
Our Date Palm Jaggery is made in Santhal villages near Bankura, West Bengal.
Vegan
Processed from selected variety of Palm trees
NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS
MADE IN INDIA
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Jaggery helps promote digestion, improves immunity, boosts metabolism, and increases energy levels in people who consume it regularly.
PURE. UNPROCESSED. NATURAL. MADE IN BENGAL
ABOUT THE SANTHAL VILLAGE IN BANKURA WHERE DATE PALM JAGGERY IS SOURCED…
AN AGE-OLD TRADITION
The Santhal village of Bankura, West Bengal has a long tradition of making Date Palm Jaggery for generations.
HARVESTING SEASON
Harvesting season usually begins in November with the cutting down of palm trees, followed by the extraction of sap from the cut stems.
100% HAND-MADE
The jaggery is hand-crafted without any chemicals or preservatives, making it a natural and healthy sweetener.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The Santhal village of Bankura is a living example of sustainable development, and their Date Palm Jaggery is a testament to their commitment to protecting the environment.
Sustainable Practices
The villagers use sustainable practices such as replanting and composting to ensure a continuous supply of raw materials.
PROCESSING
The sap is boiled down over several hours until it thickens and crystallizes into jaggery.
AN INTIMATE CONNECTION
The villagers have an intimate connection with their environment and have been able to preserve many of their traditional practices through sustainable farming.
A RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE
They honor and celebrate a diverse heritage of ancient relationships between communities and their environment.
WE ARE FEATURED ON
“In Kolkata, Prachi Saraogi and Tudu Sailen started retailing jhola gur last month, by bottling it in glass jars under the brand Kwidi. The duo source it from the santhal forests in Bankura, about 200 kms from Kolkata.”
“Sailen went ahead with his business partner Prachi Saraogi to form ‘Kwidi’, to promote local produce and eco-tourism. One of their best-selling products is unadulterated nolen gur shipped across India.”
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