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Shark Tank India — Season 1
Wakao Foods was featured on Shark Tank India Season 1, where founder Sairaj Dhond presented his vision of making jackfruit the food of the future for Indian kitchens.
The Story Behind Wakao
Sairaj Dhond started his career as a criminal lawyer in Goa. But the pull of entrepreneurship - and a deep conviction that India's food system needed to change - led him down a very different path.
During the pandemic, surrounded by Goa's abundant jackfruit trees, Sairaj saw an opportunity that most people overlooked. Jackfruit had the texture of meat, the nutritional density of a superfood, and the shelf life of a packaged product. It just needed someone to package it right.
After a year of trials with some of India's best chefs, Wakao Foods was born - India's first jackfruit meat brand.
Jackfruit — Good for You. Great for the Planet.
Jackfruit is the world's largest tree fruit, native to southern India. A single tree can bear up to 200 fruits a year - nearly 1,000 kg of food. It's drought-resistant, grows without pesticides, and thrives in India's climate.
Its dense, fibrous texture makes it an uncanny substitute for pulled meat. It absorbs spices and sauces beautifully and works in everything from curries to tacos to burgers. Low in calories, high in fibre, and free from cholesterol.
At Wakao, we take this incredible fruit and make it ready for your plate - hygienically processed, vacuum-packed, and ready to cook in minutes.
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