Traditional Forest Ladoo • Slow Energy • No Refined Sugar
Handcrafted laddoos made with Mahua, wild gond, jaggery, and desi ghee — a traditional forest food prepared in small batches by tribal women.
🌿 What Makes This Ladoo Special?
This is not a modern “energy ball” or a fortified snack.
It is a traditional Mahua-based ladoo, prepared using time-tested combinations that were part of forest and agrarian food systems for generations.
Each batch is:
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Cooked slowly
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Rolled by hand
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Made in very small quantities
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Prepared by tribal women collectives in Jashpur
No machines to rush the process.
No shortcuts to boost shelf life.
Just food made with patience.
🍯 Ingredients (Complete & Transparent)
Ingredients:
Whole wheat flour, Mahua flower, desi ghee, jaggery, wild resin gum (gond), Ashwagandha.
Free from:
Refined sugar • Preservatives • Artificial flavours • Chemical additives
Ingredient list reflects actual formulation. No hidden components.
🧠 Why This Traditional Combination Works
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Mahua flower provides natural sweetness and traditional forest nutrition
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Desi ghee supports slow energy release and satiety
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Whole wheat flour gives structure and sustenance
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Wild resin gum (gond) has long been used in traditional foods for strength and warmth
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Jaggery replaces refined sugar with an unrefined sweetener
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Ashwagandha, used in small quantities, complements the formulation as a classical food herb
This ladoo is food, not medicine — designed to nourish, not stimulate.
👉 Learn more about Mahua as a traditional food:
Mahua nutrition and health benefits
🧪 Nutrition You Can Trust
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Prepared using lab-tested raw ingredients
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No synthetic fortification
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Nutritional value comes naturally from whole ingredients
👩🏽🌾 Who Makes These Laddoos?
These laddoos are:
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Made by tribal women-led food units
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Prepared in very small batches
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Cooked using traditional methods
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Packed fresh to maintain quality
Every purchase directly supports:
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Tribal livelihoods
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Traditional food knowledge
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Ethical, chemical-free food systems
🍽️ How to Consume
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As a mid-morning or evening food
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During physically demanding days
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As part of traditional diets and seasonal eating
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Best enjoyed in moderation, as intended traditionally
These laddoos are rich, dense, and satisfying — one is often enough.
👉 For guidance on portions and modern use, read:
How to consume Mahua in modern diets
📦 Storage & Shelf Life
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Store in a cool, dry place
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Keep away from moisture
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Best consumed fresh
Natural oil separation or texture changes may occur due to desi ghee and the absence of stabilisers.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does this contain refined sugar?
No. Sweetness comes only from jaggery and Mahua.
Are preservatives used?
No preservatives or chemical additives are used.
Is this a health supplement?
No. This is a traditional food, not a supplement or medicine.
Is Ashwagandha added as a therapeutic ingredient?
No. Ashwagandha is used in small quantities as part of a traditional food formulation.
Is Mahua safe to consume?
Yes. Mahua has been consumed as a forest food for generations when properly processed.
Learn more: Mahua in Ayurveda & tribal food systems (internal blog link)
🌱 Taste & Texture Notes
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Naturally sweet, not sugary
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Rich from desi ghee
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Slightly grainy and dense, as traditional laddoos are meant to be
If you are used to light, factory-made sweets, this will feel different — and more filling.