Tunki-Tunki is an innovative Hungarian company specializing in handcrafted vegan preserves, originally founded by Kinga Wertheimer in 2016.
The brand was born out of personal necessity when Kinga, facing health issues, sought tasty and healthy food alternatives that were completely natural and suitable for special diets.
Unable to find appropriate products in the local market, she began developing her own recipes for dips, sauces, and spreads, all free from preservatives, gluten, lactose, and artificial additives.
In 2022, the company was taken over by Melinda and Robi, a couple passionate about conscious eating and animal ethics.
Under their leadership, Tunki-Tunki continues to uphold its core values: crafting delicious and nutritious foods while promoting a healthy, ethical, and sustainable lifestyle.
Additionally, the company is deeply committed to social inclusion, employing people with disabilities in its artisanal production processes.
Problem: Overcoming Prejudices Against Vegan Food Flavor and Ensuring Natural Preservation
From its beginnings, Tunki-Tunki faced the significant challenge of combating the prevalent stereotype in Hungary that vegan food is tasteless or unappealing to the average consumer.
This misconception caused resistance among consumers who often associated vegan products with bland or unsatisfying culinary experiences.
Moreover, the company faced the additional challenge of preserving the freshness and quality of its artisan products over extended periods without resorting to artificial preservatives—particularly challenging when dealing with natural foods.
Challenge: Combining Exceptional Quality with Efficient and Natural Preservation
To address these obstacles, Tunki-Tunki needed not only to create products with outstanding flavor and quality but also to find an effective solution for preserving its preserves for extended periods without losing their nutritional properties or sensory characteristics.
The company had to ensure its products maintained a fresh, homemade taste for a long time, facilitating national distribution and broader consumer acceptance.
Thus, the challenge was twofold: to shift deep-seated perceptions and to develop an efficient, natural preservation method.
Solution: Innovative Sterilization Technology with TERRA Food-Tech® Autoclave
The definitive answer to these challenges came through TERRA Food-Tech® and its CFS-75V autoclave model.
This advanced technology enabled Tunki-Tunki to effectively sterilize its preserves, ensuring up to one year of shelf life without chemical preservatives.
Implementing the autoclave significantly streamlined production processes, maintaining the original taste, texture, and nutritional values of their vegan foods.
Furthermore, using the TERRA Food-Tech® autoclave has allowed Tunki-Tunki to clearly and confidently communicate how its products remain fresh and healthy without artificial additives, boosting customer trust.
The user-friendly nature of the equipment has not only enhanced production efficiency but also strengthened Tunki-Tunki’s mission to promote a healthy and ethical lifestyle.
Today, by utilizing TERRA Food-Tech®‘s autoclave technology, Tunki-Tunki has solidified its presence in the Hungarian market, successfully breaking down prejudices about vegan food and offering irresistible products that appeal to both vegans and curious consumers alike.
To discover more about Tunki-Tunki and explore their delicious range of vegan preserves, visit their official website at tunkitunki.hu.
