Brass Roots is a New Orleans based company on a mission to provide healthy and delicious snacks made with the ancient superfood called the Sacha Inchi Seed (aka the Incan Peanut). Our entire range of keto, paleo & school friendly products use organic Sacha Inchi Seeds as a nutritious and allergen-friendly source of protein, healthy fats, and fiber to keep you satisfied and energized. Aaron Gailmor, our CEO (Chief Eats Officer), founded Brass Roots in 2019, inspired by his father's heart condition, as well as other health issues that run in his family such as Diabetes. His goal was to create snacks that were nutritionally dense while still being delicious. Inspired by the optimism, perseverance, and community of New Orleans, Brass Roots was born.
Here's what you need to know about the secret ingredient in all of our products: the Sacha Inchi seed also known as the Incan Seed!
1. HISTORY: the Sacha Inchi seed has been cultivated by the indigenous people of Peru for centuries (which is why it is nicknamed the "Incan Seed")
2. NUT FREE: despite having a nut-like texture and flavor, it's actually a seed (aka NO peanut or tree nut allergens)
3. SUSTAINABILITY: the seeds are sustainably cultivated and harvested because they grow in regions with naturally high rainfall (that means very little irrigation and no taxing of the local water basin)
4. HIGH PROTEIN: they contain up to 9 grams of complete protein per serving (complete proteins contain all 9 essential amino acids - there are only a few plant-based complete proteins out there, so we are very proud to be one of them!)
5. OMEGA 3s: ~50% of the fat in Sacha Inchi seeds comes in the form of the Omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (which may improve brain health and increase levels of "good" HDL cholesterol)
6. HIGH FIBER: They also contain 5 grams of fiber per serving, making them a powerful prebiotic and a tool in maintaining good gut health (FYI, prebiotic fiber is necessary to feed the friendly bacteria in your gut)
Brass Roots snacks are tasty and nutritious. All of our products are made with organic Sacha Inchi seeds - a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids.