Khalo

We wanted to start something that was both deeply meaningful and had a real upside. Khalo began because we healed our own gut and health issues through food — and once we experienced that transformation, we knew we had to share it with the world.

Khalo is a modern food-as-medicine brand reimagining how people cook and heal through food. We’ve created a new category of functional seasoning pastes—olive-oil–based blends of 22+ Ayurvedic spices and herbs—crafted to make everyday cooking effortlessly healthy and full of flavor. Designed for borderless cuisine, each paste infuses global dishes—from tacos to stir-fries to soups—with Ayurvedic benefits and bold, vibrant taste. Just a spoonful transforms any meal into a gut-healing, flavor-rich ritual.

Khalo is already seeing strong early traction with a permanent foodservice partnership at INDAY’s eight NYC locations, growing DTC sales, and a passionate community of health coaches and nutritionists championing the brand. Our mission is simple: make food-as-medicine delicious, versatile, and part of everyday cooking.

Our team partnership works because we each bring something essential:

Ankita — Ayurvedic culinary expertise + brand & community building

Victoria — 15+ years of CPG product development + category launch experience

Jesal — product strategy, digital growth, and operations leadership

Different strengths, shared values, and a common mission—that’s what makes the founding team strong.