Why ‘Ulu & Kalo

'Ulu (Breadfruit) & Kalo (Taro) are complex carbohydrates brought to Hawai'i on kanaka 'ōiwi (indigenous Hawaiian) canoes.

They are more than just a source of food; they are symbols of resilience and are physical manifestations of gods in Hawaiian mythology.

Canoe plants sustained the thriving population of Hawai'i before foreign contact, but today we import more than 90% of our food.

By returning to the roots of Hawaiian culture, we can become resilient again. It is our kuleana (responsibility) to take care of the land, and in turn, it will take care of us.

We source kalo from Ho'okua'āina & we harvest 'ulu from the community. 

We really appreciate 'ulu donations but also buy/trade. Contact us through email to talk story!

Specialty Baked Goods

  • No Gluten-Containing Ingredients

  • Naturally Sweetened

  • Nutrient-Dense

  • Plant-Based

  • ‘ONO!

Long Story Short

Hiii! Iʻm Maile, the creator of ʻUlu & Kalo Bakery. Iʻm surprised Iʻm in the food industry because my favorite food was rice as a child 😂

My interest in food started in college after I experienced a positive impact from eating nutrient-dense, whole foods. In my last semester, I remember our advisor coming around to ask what we were going to do after, and at that moment, I knew I had to pursue food & health because of the impact it had on me. It turns out that my interest in food evolved into my passion and lifestyle.

🌱 What led me to work with ‘ulu and kalo was understanding their importance and realizing I could help bring them back into people's diets. I had no idea what ‘ulu was until I came back home from college as a healthier, evolved, and open-minded version of myself. 

The first time I tried ʻulu, I couldn’t believe how ʻono it was and wondered why it's not readily available. After that first experience with ‘ulu, I knew I had to learn more. The moʻolelo surrounding ‘ulu and kalo shared at community workshops left me feeling inspired and motivated to educate others and cook/bake with them for the community. Every time I harvest or prepare ‘ulu and kalo, I feel happy, at peace, and so lucky.   

I encourage everyone to follow their interests and pursue them with an open heart!💛