Wholicius Foods makes no-onion-no-garlic freeze-dried Indian meals for the businesses that serve them and the brands that sell them.
20+ years managing sourcing, quality standards, and manufacturer relationships across India. At Wholicius, he works directly with food manufacturers to ensure every product meets international export standards.
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Leads global distribution, export compliance, and commercial strategy. A background in commercial law and healthcare strategy gave him the regulatory and deal-making experience that now drives Wholicius's international market access.
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To build a food company businesses can trust completely.
Clean, honest food. Real nutrition, real consistency.
Shelf-stable food solutions for kitchens and brands around the world.
A principled, quality-first manufacturer with a warm, homely heart.
Wholicius Foods is a trading identity of Nanak9 Superfoods Pvt. Ltd. Orders are contracted and invoiced under Nanak9 Superfoods Pvt. Ltd.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Legal entity | Nanak9 Superfoods Pvt. Ltd. |
| FSSAI licence | Central licence 12726998000122 |
| Origin | Made in India |
| Supply | Export-ready |
| Co-founders | Rajat Bhatia · Raghavv Bhatia |
We cook the actual recipe in a real kitchen, then freeze-dry the finished dish. Boiling water brings back a proper hot meal.
12-month shelf, no refrigeration. Stock that never rots.
Made the same way every batch under GMP and HACCP, so taste and portion stay reliable.
Hot water, five minutes, served. No chef, no chopping.
If you have a kettle, you have a kitchen.
Serve no-onion-no-garlic, Jain and sattvic meals with no dedicated line and no trained chef.
Our business is built around a simple reality: millions of Indians live and work away from home. Students, junior office staff, delivery riders, retail staff, flatshare professionals. Across the diaspora, they need affordable, nutritious, familiar food every single day. Solving that problem well means our work naturally aligns with three UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The diaspora segment we serve often chooses between cheap food that is unhealthy and good food they cannot afford. Wholicius meals keep the nutrition of a freshly cooked meal, are priced for daily consumption, and need nothing but hot water. That is a complete, nutritious Indian meal within reach of the people who need it most.
The diaspora workforce we serve is the backbone of economies worldwide: services, hospitality, retail, logistics, gig work and support roles. Proper nutrition directly affects their health, productivity and quality of life. On the supply side, our work helps small Indian food manufacturers reach international markets, creating economic opportunity from Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra to the world.
Freeze-drying removes the water, so the same dal makhani that weighs a full portion in a retort pack weighs a fraction in our format. Less weight per unit means lower fuel use, fewer shipments and reduced carbon emissions across the supply chain. Add a 12-month ambient shelf life with no added preservatives, and you get a format built to reduce waste at every stage.
We manufacture every meal under one roof, in a 100% vegetarian facility in India. Real ingredients, slow-cooked, then freeze-dried, checked against a fixed spec under GMP and HACCP, and sealed to keep for twelve months with no cold chain.
Supply your kitchen, or build your own brand on our product. Start with samples and a quote.
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Yes. Send an enquiry and we arrange a sample dispatch, typically within 7 to 10 days, so you can taste the range before you commit.
MOQ is set case by case, based on your requirements and destination. Send an enquiry and we will confirm the right quantity for your market.
Samples ship in 7 to 10 days. Production runs 2 to 3 weeks from purchase order and payment confirmation.
Twelve months at ambient temperature. No cold chain, no fridge.
Yes. The substitute for onion and garlic is asafoetida (hing), which we name and use openly.
Yes. We provide export documentation per shipment, support bilingual labelling, and are halal-ready.
Freeze-dried, not retort. Ready in five minutes with hot water, one pouch per serving, no added preservatives. It keeps because the water is removed, not by chemicals.
