Agadya International

Salteen is a food brand that specializes in traditional Banarasi pickles, namkeen, and authentic Indian snacks. Handmade Pickles & Snacks

Operating on a unique "Roots & Wings" business model, the company bridges the gap between rural craftsmanship and urban logistics. It handles its traditional manufacturing directly in Varanasi while anchoring its modern business operations out of Mumbai.The heart of the brand lies in its dedication to preserving traditional culinary heritage. Every batch of pickles such as their signature Banarasi Aam Ka Aachar and Amla Ka Aachar is handmade by rural women using time-honored methods like natural sun-curing. To ensure high quality, the brand stands firmly against mass-production shortcuts, completely avoiding artificial colors, chemical preservatives, and cheap fillers like palmolein oil. Instead, they rely on wholesome, classic ingredients like cold-pressed mustard oil, groundnut oil, pure ghee, and handpicked whole spices.Beyond preserves, the brand offers a popular variety of regional snacks, including fresh-fried salted peanuts, Moong Dal, Ratlami Sev, and traditional sweets like Alsi Ladoo. By sourcing clean, natural ingredients and utilizing local talent, the brand offers consumers an authentic, home-style alternative to highly processed, mass-market alternatives. Delivering across India, it provides a bridge for food lovers to experience the rich, natural flavors of Varanasi right at home.If you are exploring these regional snacks, let me know if you would like me to compile a price list of their items, provide their exact shipping policies, or share a traditional recipe breakdown for classic Banarasi snacks!