A trip to India after an autoimmune diagnosis prompted Priyanka Khole to re-examine what was on her plate, literally. “Back in California, I realized these traditional healing foods were hard to find,” says Khole, who, with co-founder Mihir Korke WG12, launched Sanchi, a crispy plant-based snack sourced from three “powerhouse ancient beans” originating from regenerative farms.

The snack packs (available in Sea Salt, Tikka Masala, and Chili Garlic) are gluten- and soy-free, reflecting the company’s goal to “get the right nutrition while helping the planet.” Sanchi was part of Venture Lab’s VIP-X Fall 2022 cohort.

 

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