To commemorate the International Women's Day, at kiwilimón we share 5 women-led culinary projects, as there is no better way to honor women in the industry than by recognizing their achievements. Do you know any of these women-led culinary projects? 

As if that weren't enough, we not only tell you about the best products and foods created by women, but we also sat down to chat with 5 remarkable women in the culinary industry to share how they achieved success. Don't miss this series! 

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5 women-led culinary projects 

If you love salsa macha, great coffee, spirits, sweet bread, and healthy food, then we have excellent news for you. You can support these 5 women-led culinary projects on 8M and every day of the year. Did you know them already? 

La Comandanta 

La Comandanta is a 100% Mexican project that seeks to rescue criollo foods, which are harvested by small producers.  

Led by Silke Gérman, the project started when the owner prepared salsa macha at home. Today, it has over 350 points of sale and also sells honey, salt, dried chilies, beans, lentils, tostadas, totopos, rice, sesame, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, corn flour, and piloncillo. 

What characterizes La Comandanta is that it supports rural producers, who are the guardians of the land and ancestral ingredients. Additionally, the project aims to rescue and promote the criollo foods that have been consumed for hundreds of years.

Café Talante 

This brand offers coffee planted, cultivated, roasted, and ground by Oaxacan women. They offer coffee from the Mixteca, the Sierra Norte, the Sierra Sur, and the Sierra Mazateca, so there is plenty to choose from. 

This coffee is of the highest quality and comes from small producers, making it the best way to support the local economy. If you live outside Oaxaca, don't worry, as they have an online store and points of sale.  
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Las Espirituosas 

Las Espirituosas is a project founded by Ingrid Solis, who is also the mastermind behind the Ita liquor, made from Mexican flowers and plants. The best part? The profits from this liquor go to the Vive 100% Mujer A.C. foundation, which provides shelter for women in vulnerable situations. The aim of this project is to promote artisanal distillation, Mexican herbalism, and ancestral beverages.  

Furthermore, the collective has raised its voice to fight against violence against women in the hospitality industry and has also met with authorities to propose effective solutions.  

If you want to prepare some good cocktails, Las Espirituosas offer great options such as bacanora, flower liquor, pox, gin, raicilla, rum, whiskey, and more.

Las Panas 

Food has always been a means through which women have been able to move forward and gain independence, which is the focus of the Las Panas project.  

This feminist organization has been dedicated to fighting against gender violence since 2016. Here, they train women in bread preparation, but they also provide individual and group psychological support. 

You can support Las Panas through donations and also by buying their delicious sweet bread at Avenida del Taller #24, Col. Tránsito, Mexico City.

Sarai’s Spreads

Sarai’s Spreads is a Mexican brand founded by Sara Mizrahi. It all started with her love for food and the desire to start a business.  

Currently, this brand of spreads is available in their online store and many other points of sale. It is characterized by using the highest quality ingredients and offers flavors like hazelnut with cocoa, almond cream, maca with cinnamon, almond cream with matcha, chai with maca and cinnamon, golden milk cream, tahini with honey, and more.  
As you can see, Mexican women are always looking to start businesses, and food has always been an option to gain our independence. Support these women-led culinary projects and commemorate 8M with us.  

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