Bridging Continents for the Ultimate Chips

Bridging Continents For The Ultimate Chips

At Desi Flavors, our journey is fueled by an unwavering passion for banana chips, known in North America as plantain chips. Our inspiration? Kerala, India, where chips are a craft, delicately washed in turmeric and fried in coconut oil. But there was a challenge: chips imported from Kerala lost their zest during the lengthy voyage to America.

Determined to replicate this authentic taste, we embarked on a meticulous global quest. Our search spanned across Central and South America's renowned plantain-producing regions. In an exhaustive effort, we experimented with several plantain varieties from Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Honduras. Collaborating with experts in plantain research from agricultural universities in Asia, Europe and South America, we scrutinized each variety, seeking one that truly captured Kerala's essence. This rigorous process, coupled with feedback from Kerala natives living in the United States, was pivotal in our pursuit of authenticity.

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Dr. Chandran is a Professor
and the Head of Department of Post-Harvest Management at Kerala Agricultural University.
Her fields of specialization include value addition in fruits and vegetables
and tropical vegetable seed production.

 

Desi Flavors worked with Dr.
Chandran on the scientific process and parameters to identify the best plantains.

Sreehari Marar, Founder

Our dedication led us to an acclaimed 60-year-old farm in Ecuador. Here, we found our prize: USDA-certified Organic plantains that perfectly matched Kerala’s!! This discovery marked the birth of Desi Flavors. Due to our manufacturing locations proximity to North America, we can now offer freshly made Kerala-style chips, in ten days or less.

As we share this delectable journey, our commitment extends beyond flavor; we're dedicated to giving back, allocating a portion of our profits to charity.

Our Research Partners

We've assembled a global team of agricultural experts with knowledge spanning plant genetics, nutrition and food science, organic farming and pre and post-harvest management techniques. We work with them to identify the latest trends and findings to develop new products and improve existing offerings under Desi Flavors.

  • Dr. Mini Chandran

    Kerala Agricultural University

  • Dr. Rodomiro Ortiz

    Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

  • Dr. Shyam Sablani
    Washington State University

Desi Flavors Proudly Sponsors Sports Activities In The Communities We Serve

It is our belief that sports change lives. Participation in sports can lower stress, anxiety and depression in children and teens while improving health, concentration, confidence and self-esteem. Life lessons are taught through sports that go far beyond the playing field.