Our Ingredient Integrity Standard — Candy Khota’d
Modern Heritage Bakery
What Modern Heritage Means.
Long before industrial shortcuts became the norm, treats were made with real flour, real sweeteners, real fat. Somewhere along the way, corn syrup replaced honey, dyes replaced fruit and root, and “convenient” replaced “wholesome.”
Candy Khota’d exists to bring that back — not as a throwback, but as a standard. Heirloom wheat berry and einkorn flours. Tapioca syrup. Grass-fed gelatin. Natural color and flavor. Chocolate sourced from Raaka and Pascha. Every ingredient chosen because it belongs, not because it’s cheap or shelf-stable.
That’s Modern Heritage: heritage in substance, modern in craft — rooted in faith, built for family, created with heart.
Sourcing
Honesty Belongs in the Recipe.
Great treats begin with great relationships.
We carefully choose ingredients from partners who share our commitment to quality, integrity, and doing things the right way. It’s about knowing where our ingredients come from, trusting the people behind them, and creating treats we’re proud to share with your family.
Because ingredient integrity isn’t just about what’s left out—it’s about the care, intention, and people behind every ingredient.
Rooted in Ingredient Integrity. Built with faith, family, and heart.
You’ll Taste the Difference
We believe in Ingredient Integrity.
Fresh-ground flour, real fruit, butter browned low and slow — that’s why you’ll taste the difference.
Every recipe begins long before we step into the kitchen.
It begins with the farmers who grow the grain, the makers who craft exceptional ingredients, and the belief that food should be as honest as the people sharing it.
That’s why we don’t simply talk about “clean labels.”
It means choosing heirloom wheat berries and milling them fresh for our cake pops. It means using grass-fed gelatin, tapioca syrup, and natural, fat-based colors instead of processed shortcuts. It means partnering with farmers and makers we know by name.
We don’t choose ingredients based solely on a specification sheet. We choose partners who share our commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way. Knowing where our ingredients come from—and the people behind them—is just as important as knowing what goes into every recipe.
If we can’t trace where an ingredient comes from—or feel proud to serve it to our own family—it doesn’t belong in our recipes.
Because ingredient integrity isn’t just about what’s left out.
It’s about the care, the intention, and the people behind every ingredient.
Our Standard
The Standard, Treat by Treat.
The Candy Khota’d Standard
Real Food Colors
Pink from strawberries and hibiscus, violet from blueberries, green from ceremonial-grade matcha. Never artificial dyes. Never Red 40.
Better Sweeteners
We sweeten with raw local honey, pure Grade A maple syrup, and coconut sugar—not corn syrup or imitation sweeteners.
Heritage Grains
Our cookie fries are baked with ancient-grain einkorn, and our cake pops are made with freshly ground heirloom wheat berry flour.
Made-From-Scratch Marshmallow
Khota’s Krispie Crunch and our marshmallows begin with our own handcrafted marshmallow base made with real grass-fed butter, browned low and slow.
Premium Chocolate
Our chocolate is peanut-free, tree nut-free, and soy-free per the manufacturer — plus gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher, and made in America.
No Peanut Ingredients
Our recipes never include peanut ingredients, and we clearly identify tree nut flavors so you can choose what’s right for your family.
The Grains
Grain Stories.
The same cards we tuck into bags and set on the market table — the story of every flour we mill.
The Original Wheat · 12,000 Years
Einkorn
Triticum monococcum — the first wheat ever farmed
In our Einkorn Cookie Line
The most ancient wheat we bake with — never hybridized, still close to its wild form.
- More protein. Einkorn can run notably higher in protein than modern wheat, with more of a naturally balanced nutrient profile.
- Golden with antioxidants. Rich in lutein and carotenoids — the same compounds that give the flour its buttery-gold color.
- A simpler grain. Just two sets of chromosomes vs. modern wheat's six, so it's never been engineered for industrial yield.
- Gentler for some. Its different gluten structure is easier on some people's digestion — though it is not gluten-free.
Not gluten-free and not safe for celiac disease. Nutrition varies by variety and milling. Not intended as medical or health advice.
Heritage Soft White · Since the 1600s
White Sonora
One of North America's oldest grain varieties
In our Cake Pops
A heritage soft white wheat prized by artisan bakers for tenderness and taste.
- Naturally sweet & buttery. A soft, low-protein wheat with a delicate, nutty-sweet flavor bakers celebrate in pastry.
- Tender crumb. Its gentle gluten structure gives a light, airy texture — exactly what a great cake pop needs.
- Grown, not engineered. A drought-tolerant heritage grain revived through local food and heritage-grain movements.
- Whole-grain goodness. Milled whole, it keeps the bran and germ that refined white flour leaves behind.
Contains wheat and gluten; not safe for celiac disease. Flavor and nutrition vary by harvest and milling. Not intended as medical or health advice.
Ancient Grain · 8,000 Years
Spelt
Triticum spelta — an ancient cousin of modern wheat
In our Cinnamon Rolls & Milk Bread
A hulled ancient grain that's kept its pure form — never crossbred for yield.
- Fiber-rich. Whole-grain spelt is a strong source of dietary fiber that supports digestion and steadier energy.
- More protein & minerals. Tends to carry a bit more protein plus minerals like zinc and magnesium than standard wheat flour.
- A gentler gluten. Its gluten is more fragile and water-soluble, which some people with mild sensitivities find easier to digest.
- Nutty & sweet. A mellow, nutty depth that makes soft milk bread and cinnamon rolls taste like more.
Contains wheat and gluten; not safe for celiac disease. Nutrition varies by variety and milling. Not intended as medical or health advice.
The Candy Khota'd Difference
Why Heritage Grain?
Ingredient Integrity, in every bite
Across Every Line We Bake
We choose the right heritage grain for each treat — not the cheapest flour on the market.
- Einkorn for our cookies — the original wheat, higher in protein and antioxidants.
- White Sonora for our cake pops — soft, sweet, and tender-crumbed.
- Spelt for our cinnamon rolls & milk bread — nutty, fiber-rich, gentler gluten.
- Never hybridized for yield. These grains stay close to how our ancestors grew them — chosen for flavor and nourishment first.
All lines contain wheat and gluten and are not safe for celiac disease. Made in a shared facility with tree nuts, soy, wheat, eggs, and milk. Peanuts are never used as an ingredient. Not intended as medical or health advice.
Allergen Statement
Have an Allergy Question?
Candy Khota’d recipes are made without peanut ingredients — and we’re transparent about everything else.
Reach out before you order — we’re happy to walk through ingredients with you. Full ingredient lists are available for every product upon request.
Read our full allergen statement
Candy Khota’d recipes are made without peanut ingredients. However, our products are made in a shared commercial kitchen facility, and we cannot guarantee that peanuts are not processed on shared equipment or present in the facility. Those with peanut allergies should use discretion and may wish to contact us before ordering.
Our products are made in a licensed commercial kitchen and may contain, or be made using equipment that also processes:
- Wheat / Gluten (einkorn flour)
- Milk / Dairy
- Eggs
- Tree nuts (pistachios; walnuts and pecans may be used in current or future recipes)
- Soy
- Peanuts (facility cross-contact only — not used as an ingredient)
Because our kitchen handles multiple ingredients and recipes evolve over time, we cannot guarantee any product is free of cross-contact with any allergen, including those not currently listed. If you have a food allergy or sensitivity, please contact us before ordering.
Full ingredient lists are available for every product upon request.