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Meet 'Ulu Flour

Nutrient-packed, gluten-free, locally milled, Hawaiʻi-grown breadfruit.

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What is ʻUlu Flour?

‘Ulu flour is made from breadfruit, a starchy tropical fruit grown on trees brought to Hawai‘i by Polynesian voyagers more than 1,000 years ago. Today, ‘ulu is a vastly underutilized crop that produces abundant, nutritious fruits with extremely low shelf life. 

At the same time, Hawai’i now imports over 99% of its staple foods, including virtually all of its flours. 

Given the need to increase food security and decrease food waste, drying and milling breadfruit into flour offers a promising way to extend the fruit’s shelf life while creating a local, sustainable, high-quality staple for local consumption with significant export market potential.

Delicious & Nutritious

Unlike traditional flours, ‘ulu flour is naturally gluten-free and is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Comparatively, 'ulu flour provides more fiber and essential nutrients than many common flours like wheat or rice.

  • High Fiber Content: Nearly 3x the amount of fiber in traditional flour, supports digestive health and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
  • Vitamins and Minerals: Contains potassium and calcium.
  • Gluten-Free: Ideal for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
  • Low Glycemic Index: Helps maintain steady blood sugar levels, beneficial for diabetics.
  • Sustainable: Our flour is made from naturally grown, non-GMO breadfruit.
‘Ulu Flour Recipes

The Importance of ‘Ulu Flour

Hawaiʻi imports 85-90% of its food from the continental U.S., a dependency exacerbated by supply chain disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic or extreme weather events. If you only consider staples like grains and starches, such as potatoes, rice, wheat and flour, that number rises to 99%.

You can help local small family farms, Hawaiʻi’s economy, and reduce our dependence on imported staples by incorporating Hawaiʻi-grown staples into your diet.

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Featured Recipe

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Crispy ‘Ulu Fried Chicken

Thin and Crispy Gluten Free Pizza

‘Ulu Chives and Cheese Bread

Meet Our Farmers: Stanley Eugenio

A local landscaper, gardener, ʻulu farmer and harvester from Hawaiʻi Island.

When Stanley joined the ʻUlu cooperative in 2018, he saw the opportunity to start harvesting for co-op members who didn’t have enough time or resources. At various job sites, he always found it to be such a shame seeing all the fruit from overloaded ʻulu trees fall on the ground and go to waste. ʻUlu remains ripe for a very short time, so it must be harvested and processed promptly.

Stanley collects hundreds to thousands of pounds of ʻulu during peak season—some of it ends up as ʻulu flour.

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