SHARE The seeds of goodness
Lillo® comes from the water lily plant known as Euryale Ferox. People around the world — from Japan to India to Belgium — have snacked on water lily seeds since the dawn of time. (We're not exaggerating — it traces back thousands of years! We're talking as old as the invention of fire.)
Why Lillo®
We are partnered with the world's largest supplier and leading authority on water lily seeds. Looking to partner with us? You should know quality and food safety are our top priority. With Lillo®, you'll have access to a scalable, high-quality, high-volume supply chain that ethically supports farmers.
Taste Profile
Neutral, crunchy, dense and airy.
Nutritional Benefits
Plant-based, high-protein, gluten-free, lectin-free, low GI.
Origin
Originally grown all over the world, now primarily in northern India.
Cultivation & Sustainability
Pond-grown, requiring no extra water, and hand harvested by transparently-paid farmers.
Products
We have puffed seeds in 4 different sizes and flours in coarse or finely ground.
Applications
You can use Lillo® in snacks, bars, cereal, granola, extrusion, as a thickening agent or as alternative flour in baked goods. (And more!)
Enjoy the Crunch
This wild, nutrient-dense seed is crunchy and dense but airy — leaving you full and satisfied for longer. Lillo® easily absorbs any seasoning you choose, making it a perfect snack for every occasion.
little seed
big benefits
A Sustainable Seed, Too
With every handful of Lillo®, you're supporting a community of farmers — and a brighter, healthier planet.
Lillo® seeds are grown in ponds, so no extra water is needed to cultivate and grow them. The plant also deposits calcium and other minerals where it is grown, enriching the nearby soil. Our fairly-paid collective of farmers in Northern India harvest the seeds by hand, ensuring limited damage to the local ecosystem. We also minimize waste by grinding the lowest-grade seeds into flour.
Innovate with fresh takes on an ancient seed
With its perfect-for-any-occasion neutral taste profile, unique nutrients, and sustainable traits, Lillo® is a triple threat of goodness — however you want to use it.
The popped seeds come in four sizes (small to jumbo) and are a delicious, easy popcorn substitute, packing more nutrition into each crunch, and meeting many dietary requirements.
The coarsely-ground gluten-free flour is excellent when mixed with a high-binding flour in extruded snacks or cereals: light but filling, not chalky, and neutral in taste.
The fine-ground flour can be a starch alternative, neutral and undetectable in taste, a corn-free, gluten-free, and protein-rich thickening agent for soups, sauces or other formulations.
Lillo® seeds or flour helps you cater to consumers who prefer plant-based foods and proteins, have dietary allergies (corn-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free), are diabetics (it’s low glycemic), experience discomfort digesting peas (lectin-free) or for those with braces who can’t eat popcorn (the popped seeds are husk-free).
A commitment to our customers
Quality
We pride ourselves in bringing you the highest quality, best tasting, safest water lily seeds in the world.
high service standards
We eat, breathe and sleep Lillo®. We do not distribute or sell other ingredients, and are committed to building and growing this category with our customers.
scalable supply chain
With our collective of thousands of farmers, and strategic supplier partnerships, we have a best-in-class, scalable, high-volume supply chain to meet your needs.
supporting brands
We are keen to help new start-up brands grow and to support established brands in continuing to delight their loyal fans. Together, we will build a new category in North America.
long-term relationships
For us, working together is more than a business transaction. We view it as a win-win partnership backed with a solid commitment to each other. We are collaborative, responsive, and creative in our approach to help you innovate and create the next top-selling SKU in your portfolio.
Partner with Us
It is our mission to increase nutritious, convenient options by bringing Lillo® to mouths and pantries across North America. Join us and the pioneers by adding Lillo® to your product innovation pipeline.
We look forward to meeting you!