Rongai food fermentation business taps into traditional craftsmanship
Production takes place in small batches, with minimal processing used to enhance flavour and extend shelf life...
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In Ongata Rongai, Kimaru Thagana has launched Gentleman's Pantry, an artisanal food business focused on traditional fermentation and preservative-free products.
- The business offers a diverse range of fermented botanical beverages, kombucha, preserves, condiments, and herb-infused beef tallow, with prices ranging from Sh250 to Sh620.
- Founder Kimaru Thagana, with a background in Computer Science, aims to revive traditional food preservation methods for modern consumers.
- Gentleman's Pantry operates on a small-batch, manual production model, emphasizing quality and traceability in response to growing consumer interest in nutrition and ingredient transparency.
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