By Kanupriya Khanna – Functional Nutritionist & Founder, Karamelé
Over the years, I’ve seen a dramatic rise in clients seeking gluten-free alternatives — driven by everything from gut issues and autoimmune conditions to lifestyle choices. But one question I always urge people to consider is:
“What are you replacing gluten with?”
Because the truth is — gluten-free doesn’t automatically mean healthy. In fact, many gluten-free products are highly processed and full of synthetic binders and starches that can cause just as much — if not more — inflammation and digestive discomfort.
The Dirty Secret of Most Gluten-Free Foods
Flip over a “healthy” gluten-free label and you’ll often find:
- Xanthan gum
- Guar gum
- Tapioca starch
- Corn starch
- Potato starch
- Refined rice flour
These ingredients are used to recreate the texture and structure lost without gluten. But from a functional nutrition perspective, they’re gut-disruptive, nutrient-poor, and inflammatory for many individuals.
Clean-Label: What It Really Means
As both a nutritionist and food entrepreneur, I believe clean-label should be the gold standard — especially for those managing chronic health issues.
A clean-label food is made with:
- Real, recognizable ingredients
- No artificial preservatives, stabilisers, gums, or hidden additives
- Nutrient density and digestibility in mind
It’s not just about what’s removed — it’s about what’s included.
Why I Started Karamelé
I created Karamele out of both professional necessity and personal frustration. As a practitioner, I wanted to recommend foods that were:
- Truly gluten-free and gut-friendly
- Made without gums, starches, or artificial fillers
- Tasty enough for everyday enjoyment
- Safe for my clients with sensitivities, PCOS, metabolic conditions, or autoimmune issues
Karamelé was born from this gap — a place where food could be healing, indulgent, and honest.
Our products are:
- 100% millet-based, using whole ancient grains
- Vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free
- Free from xanthan gum, guar gum, starches, rice flour, or corn-based binders
- Loved by both children and adults — without compromising on taste or texture
How This Supports Your Wellness Goals
Whether you’re a client managing IBS, inflammation, or insulin resistance — or a practitioner looking for safe recommendations — Karamelé offers a solution that aligns with true wellness.
- Millets provide slow-release carbs, gut-soothing fiber, and critical minerals
- Our clean-label approach supports long-term health, not just temporary fixes
- And yes, they taste amazing — because sustainable eating should also be joyful
Final Thoughts
Going gluten-free is only the first step. The real transformation comes when we start eating foods that support healing on a deeper level.
At Karamelé, my goal is to make that shift easy, delicious, and accessible — so that health doesn’t have to feel like a compromise.
Let’s move beyond labels and into a new food culture — one that nourishes from the inside out.
Explore our clean-label, functional food range at www.karamele.in
Or get in touch to see how Karamelé can support your wellness practice.