Healthy Indian Alternatives

Create healthier alternatives to traditional Indian grocery store products, targeting the growing market of health-conscious Indian Americans who want familiar flavors without compromising nutrition.

Key Points:

  • Market Opportunity:

    • 4 million Indian Americans with average income of $100,000
    • Wealthiest ethnic group in America
    • Current Indian grocery stores filled with unhealthy options
    • No healthy alternatives currently available
  • Product Focus:

    • Create healthier versions of traditional Indian foods
    • Emphasis on increasing protein content
    • Reduce reliance on fried foods and excessive carbohydrates
    • Maintain authentic Indian flavors while improving nutritional profile
  • Target Market Drivers:

    • Growing awareness of health issues in Indian American community
    • 4-6x higher rates of heart disease and diabetes
    • Younger generation more health conscious
    • Increasing awareness about protein deficiency in traditional Indian diet
  • Distribution:

    • Place products in existing Indian grocery stores
    • Position as premium, healthy alternative
    • Be the only healthy option in stores currently filled with unhealthy products

The opportunity leverages changing attitudes about health in the Indian American community while maintaining cultural connection to traditional foods.

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Full video: 56:44
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Shaan Puri

Host of MFM

Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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