About Kiawe (& Us)

        A versatile and useful plant native to South America, the Kiawe tree has been utilized as a food source, firewood, construction material, and even beer fermenter. Capable of living for 1,000 years and able to thrive along salty, rocky coastlines; this hearty tree has made Hawaii its home for more than 2 centuries- after a single sapling was planted in Honolulu by a Catholic missionary, Father Bachelot, in 1828.

       While South American civilizations of yesteryear had mastered the milling of Kiawe's legumes into flour for consumption, it was only within the last couple decades that a local traditionalist from Waianae began to harvest and produce the first ever commercially available flour- derived from hand picked bean pods along the west coast of Oahu.

       Gluten free, diabetic friendly, and packed with fiber and healthy carbs- we at Hawaiian Bounty are determined to give this superfood the recognition it deserves through an array of products featuring Kiawe flour. From nutrient packed bars to delectable muffins and crispy treats, these shelf stable snacks provide the perfect clean energy boost to fuel any adventure. Enjoy them before a hike, a day in the ocean, or during a long shift; share with your Ohana or keep them all to yourself- for whenever you need a bite of paradise.