absorbing proper nutrients. The result of this was Sweetkiwi, which was launched in 2011 and consists of low-calorie, nutrient-dense treats that are high in protein, probiotics, fiber, and a proprietary blend of immune-boosting superfoods.
Just one pint of Eigbe-Akindele’s whipped Greek yogurt contains about 22 to 25 grams of protein, probiotics to help increase protein absorption, and prebiotic fiber to support the growth of probiotics, according to Black Enterprise.
“I learned how to make ice cream and cultured dairies at Penn State and took courses to prepare me for entrepreneurship in the food industry,” the mother of two shares.
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When choosing the ingredients for Sweetkiwi, Eigbe-Akindele choose ones that would promote better gut health.
“The immune system is primarily in the gut and is influenced by the gut microbiome. As a result, we formulated Sweetkiwi with a holistic approach backed by clinical research and carefully selected ingredients that function better together to support gut health, wellness and nutrient absorption,” she explains.
She also decided not to add high fructose, which has been linked to several diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and liver disorder, into her products.
“Sweetkiwi Whipped Greek Yogurt is low in sugar yet tastes delicious,” Eigbe-Akindele adds. In fact, her products have no sugar alcohols and contain 50 percent to 75 percent less sugar and 50 percent to 75 percent more protein and fiber than leading ice cream brands.
“Our product strikes the delicate balance between sweet and tart, hence the name Sweetkiwi, a delicious, rare golden kiwi that offers a sweetness alongside the tart taste, which is what we created using Greek yogurt,” she says. “You get the high nutrition Greek yogurt is known for with sweetness derived from other ingredients to make a delicious, well-balanced, and nutritious frozen dessert.”
The product is something Eigbe-Akindele can vouch for herself because it changed her own health for the better.
“A year or two after making all the nutritional changes, I went back to my doctor and my fibroid was