A family food business from Bengaluru
We just want to know what's in our food.
You deserve to know too.
We're building a more transparent food supply business, starting with the spices, dry fruits and pulses we know best.
Three generations in the food trade. One commitment to doing things better.
The problem
Most of us never find out where our food is made, or how.
We trust the packet. But from inside the food trade, we often see things like:
- Paneer made with starch or vegetable fat, not milk
- "Wheat" bread that's mostly maida, coloured brown
- Ketchup with more sugar and starch than tomato
- "Veg" food with hidden ingredients you can't be sure of
- Food made in dirty, cramped places, as many videos online show
Not every maker cuts corners. But it happens often enough that we couldn't stay quiet.
How we're trying to fix it
Start with what we know, and do it honestly.
We're a trading family, not a factory. We can't fix the whole food industry, but we can change how our own food reaches you. Here is what we actually do, step by step.
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Choose carefully
We only list products we'd happily use in our own kitchen. If we're not comfortable with it, it doesn't go on the website.
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Describe it plainly
Every product page shows the name, grade, pack sizes and how to store it, in simple words, with no big claims.
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Clean and pack
We clean, sort and pack in our own clean, covered space. In the coming days, you'll be able to visit and see it for yourself.
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Reach you
Home packs come to your door. For hotels, restaurants and shops, we supply larger packs on order.
Have a question about where something comes from? Ask us, and we'll tell you honestly what we know.
See what we sell
We're starting with what our family knows best.
View all products →Coming next
Ghee · Cold-pressed oil · Hing · Honey · Jaggery
We'll add these only when we find makers we trust.
Who we serve
Buying for your home, your kitchen or your shop?
For your home
Spices, dry fruits and seeds in home packs from 50 g to 1 kg, with clear prices and pack sizes.
Shop productsRestaurants, hotels and caterers
Larger packs from 5 to 50 kg for regular kitchen use. Tell us what you need and how often, and we'll send you a quote.
Request a bulk quoteRetailers and distributors
Want to stock Aharmantra in your shop or take it to your city? Tell us about your business and area.
Become a partnerFrom a kirana shop in Chickpet
to your kitchen.
Our grandfather started Hastimal Gheewala & Sons about 45 years ago. Today, the third generation is bringing the same honesty to your home, your restaurant and your shop.
Read why we started →