The Story Behind the Slice.

Our Journey to The Perfect Cassava Pizza

From an Ancient Latin American Root to the First Pizza with a One-Ingredient Crust โ€“ 100% Cassava (Yuca)

How It All Began

In the heart of the Amazon,ย Pancho Lara, co-founder of Yukan Foods, spent over a decade living among native Indians. Immersed in their culture, He learned the secrets of processingย cassava, an ancient root known for its incredible health benefits. Cassava, or yuca, was not only a dietary staple but also aย symbol of resilience and nutrition.

One day, when processing cassava, an ideaย 
struck him. He envisioned cassava as theย 
perfect ingredient to create aย healthy, gluten-free pizza crust.ย This crust would be notย only nutritious but also delicious and crunchy.

Turning Dreams Into Delicious Reality

Eager to bring his vision to life, Pancho ventured to the United States and presented his idea to a group of experiencedfood professionals. Intrigued by the unique concept, they tasted the pizza made with a 100% cassava crust and were instantlyimpressed by its flavor and crunchiness.

The Yukan Magic

Yukan Foods was The Group added its professional experience to foundย Yukan with a bold mission:ย to use the magic of cassava to redefine the gluten-free experience. Then Yukan, introduced the first pizza with a one-ingredient crust made entirely of cassava, offering a guilt-free, crunchier, and more delicious option for customers seeking better dietary choices.

TOGETHER WEKAN!

We Are Redefining the Gluten-Free Experience

Be Part of Our Story. Together WEKAN.

Yukan's Guiding Philosophy

Our Purpose

Redefine the gluten-free experience - as more delicious, crunchy, and guilt-free, while improving the digestive health of american families.

Our Vision

Yukan will become a beloved and preferred brand of health conscious consumers and synonymous with the cassava (yuca) category.

Our Brand Values

Rooted in Purpose, Committed to Progress

Win-Win Philosophy

We foster mutually beneficial partnerships and business relations. It's win-win or no deal.

Innovation & Quality

We use yuca/cassava to innovate and deliver the most delicious and healthier gluten-free options of American favorite foods.
Yukan values: excellence

Excellence

We are committed to delivering our best in every role and action we undertake.
Yukan values: community

Community

We believe in the power of communities where Yukaners, customers, suppliers, and allies can thrive.
Yukan values: integrity

Integrity

We uphold honesty and transparency in all our practices.
Yukan values: Positive impact and growth mindset

Positive Impact & Growth Mindset

We are committed to generating positive impact in gut health and fostering growth for all stakeholders.

Yukan is growing fast, and weโ€™re looking for aligned partners to grow with us.

If you're a retailer, foodservice provider, or distributor looking to add unique, high-quality products to your lineup, our Business Hub has everything you need.

Join us in redefining the gluten-free experience and fostering a healthier, thriving community. Together, we're making every meal a celebration of flavor, health, and integrity.