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Tradition on
Every Plate
Authentic papads & premium packaged delights — crafted the old
Odia way, with no shortcuts and no preservatives.
How It Began
From a Family
Kitchen to Odisha
Uzano Foods was not born in a boardroom. It was born on a rooftop in Bhubaneswar, where papads were laid out to dry under the summer sun — exactly as they had been for generations.
Our founder watched as this tradition slowly disappeared — replaced by factory-made papads with artificial additives and none of the character of handmade food. He decided to bring it back, at scale, without compromising a single step.
Today, Uzano Foods produces authentic sun-dried papads and traditional Odia food products from Bhubaneswar — using the same methods, the same ingredients, and the same patience as the original recipe.
“The food that nourished our grandmothers should nourish our children too — made with the same hands, the same sun, the same care.”
— Founder, Uzano Foods
3
Days Sun-Dried
100%
Odia Sourced
0
Preservatives
50+
Retail Partners
Our Journey
From Rooftop
to Odisha
The Beginning
A Rooftop Realisation
Watching the last traditional papad-makers in Bhubaneswar, our founder resolves to preserve and scale this craft — without industrial shortcuts.
The Recipe
Perfecting the Formula
Months of testing with master papad-makers from Cuttack and Puri. The Uzano process is documented — 3-day sun-drying, hand-rolling, no machinery for core steps.
FSSAI Certification
Certified for Quality
Uzano Foods receives FSSAI food safety certification. Our production facility in Bhubaneswar is fully compliant and inspected.
First Retailers
Odisha Finds Its Papad
First 20 kirana stores in Bhubaneswar begin stocking Uzano papads. Sell-out in the first month. Waiting lists begin forming.
Today
50+ Stores & Growing
Now in 50+ retail stores across Odisha, with Pan-India expansion in progress. The rooftop dream is becoming a movement.
Our Values
What We
Stand For
Patience is an Ingredient
Sun-drying takes 3 days. There is no shortcut that preserves the flavour. We refuse to rush what time perfects.
Odisha Comes First
We source every raw material from Odisha and neighbouring states. Our supply chain stays local — supporting local farmers and the local economy.
No Compromise on Purity
No artificial preservatives. No synthetic colours. No MSG. If we wouldn't feed it to our own family, we don't put it in our products.
Transparent & Honest
Every ingredient listed. Every process documented. Every certification displayed. We have nothing to hide because we cut no corners.
The People
The Team Behind
Every Papad
Founder & CEO
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Lifelong Odia food enthusiast who left a corporate career to preserve traditional food crafts. Oversees production quality personally.
Production Head
25 Years Experience
Master papad-maker trained in Cuttack's oldest papad-making families. Guardian of the Uzano recipe and process standards.
Quality Manager
FSSAI Certified
Ensures every batch meets our quality standards before leaving the facility. Responsible for FSSAI compliance and food safety protocols.
Sales & Distribution
Pan-Odisha Network
Manages our 50+ retail partner network across Odisha and is building the Pan-India wholesale distribution programme.
Be Part of the Uzano Story
Whether as a customer, retail partner, or someone who shares our passion
for Odia food — we’d love to hear from you.