Heritage Kulfi – SOUTH ASIAN INSPIRED ICE CREAM BRAND

Move over chocolate chunk and butter pecan, there’s a new specialty ice cream brand in town that is not only beyond delicious but features exotic flavors which pay homage to the cultural background of Mansoor Ahmed, the founder of Heritage Kulfi.

Growing up in Manhattan and born to Pakistani parents who emigrated to the area when they were very young, Mansoor was raised in a very distinct South Asian culture which inspired his authentic Frozen Dessert line.

“I built my identity around food almost entirely,” says Mansoor, who pursued a master’s degree at Columbia University. “Having those memories and the nostalgia be reflected in my new brand Heritage Kulfi was important to me on so many levels.”

When the pandemic hit, Mansoor took the opportunity to express his creativity and that combined with his experience in the food industry, decided to launch Heritage Kulfi late last year. He embarked on an ice cream journey in an effort to bring the flavors of his childhood to others.

Mansoor wanted to pay tribute to his culture and background and bring his heritage to both the South Asian community and all those who seek international flavors. “I felt ice cream was so wholesome and people have such an emotional connection to it, so my goal was to build on that with the distinctive flavors and as well as creating packaging that reflected all that as well.”

All the Heritage Kulfi products are vegetarian, egg-free, gluten free, non-GMO, Halal, all natural and sweetened with pure organic sugar. The ingredients are locally and regionally sourced to ensure the best freshness of milk and cream. The delicious, velvety, alluring and intense flavors include a distinct lineup of eight flavors including Cardamom Chai, Earl Grey, Alphonso Mango, Saffron, Pistachio, Rosewater, Vanilla Bean and Coconut. The line has no extracts or flavorings and are all made with a proprietary process. “I’m creating my own ‘lane,’ like gelato did. We only include four to five ingredients in each ice cream.”

The uniquely designed packaging is also sustainably sourced and certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.

Heritage Kulfi is available in Metro NY area at Kalustyan’s, Westside Markets, specialty stores and is gaining rapid distribution regionally. For more information on where to buy, go to their website.
heritagekulfi.com