Why ‘Ulu & Kalo

ʻUlu (Breadfruit) & Kalo (Taro) are complex carbohydrates packed with essential nutrients, vitamins, and fiber.

Introduced by early Polynesian voyagers, they are deeply rooted in the cultural and food heritage of Hawaiʻi. They symbolize resilience and the deep connection between people and land.

ʻUlu and kalo once sustained native Hawaiians until imported starches replaced them in the daily diet, which led to a decline in health and farming acreage.

By re-incorporating ʻulu and kalo into our modern diets, we can support farmers and revitalize the health of our community in a sustainable and culturally meaningful way.

We source kalo from Daniel Bishop in Punaluʻu & we harvest ʻulu from the community. 

We really appreciate ʻulu 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

Hi! I'm Maile, creator of ʻUlu & Kalo Bakery. It's quite surprising that I ended up in the food industry, given that my favorite food growing up was rice 😂. My interest in food kicked off in college after I experienced the positive impact of consuming nutrient-dense, whole foods. During my last semester, when our advisor inquired about post-graduation plans, I instantly knew that I wanted to pursue food and health due to the profound impact it had on me. This initial interest has since evolved into my passion and way of life.

Delving into working with ‘ulu and kalo stemmed from my understanding of their significance and the realization that I could aid in reintroducing them into people's diets. I had no prior exposure to ‘ulu until I returned home from college as a more health-conscious and open-minded individual. The first time I tried ʻulu, I was amazed by how delicious it was and questioned its limited availability. This sparked my determination to delve deeper. The mo'olelo behind ‘ulu and kalo exchanged at community workshops left me feeling inspired and driven to educate others and cook/bake with them for the community.

At 'Ulu & Kalo Bakery, we are inspired by 'ulu and kalo and make healthier treats and desserts that we hope you can enjoy and feel nourished by!