
Food for Healing
Pianta began in 2018 in our kitchen in Brooklyn, NY. We wanted to create nutritious, beautiful and vibrant food. Food for healing.
Our plant based cheese is thoughtfully made with fermented & activated cashews. It is packed with enzymes, vitamins, adaptogenic herbs and live cultures. Ethereal and exquisite. We believe in the integrity of food and mindful eating.
Gluten free, probiotic, organic, vegan, raw, immunity wheel.
Our cashews are activated to remove anti-nutrients and increase bioavailability, helping digestion and enhancing nutrient absorption.
Elevate your appetizers, enjoy on crackers, crumble on salads, or savor it solo. Pianta is a beautiful, premium cheese that we know you will love. Experience the healing power of plants.

About The Pianta Founders
Pianta is founded by Italian plant-based chef and photographer Joanas Riccardi and yoga and energy practitioner Francesca Valarezo right in the kitchen of their New York City apartment.
After finding solace from his symptoms of Gilbert’s Disease through switching to a plant-based diet early in childhood, Joanas decided to study Culinary Nutrition at Plant Lab under Matthew Kenney’s direction and mentorship, cementing himself as one of the go-to raw vegan chefs in the city. Joanas is also the Culinary Director at Matchaful where he developed the brand’s first CPG product, a grain free and gluten free Matcha Granola, sold at Whole Foods Markets and Erewhon Markets nationwide.
Simultaneously, Francesca combated her digestive issues and depression by turning to a plant-based diet as an integral part of her holistic lifestyle. Francesca Valarezo is a yoga teacher, breathwork practitioner and master Shamanic Reiki guide based in New York City.
Where to buy:
ALL MATCHAFUL LOCATIONS
LOWER SOHO
184 Prince St.
New York, NY 10012
646-896-1058
HUDSON YARDS
450 W 33rd St
New York, NY 10001
646-540-1109
NOLITA
217 Mulberry St
New York, NY 1001
66-371-9110
WILLIAMSBURG & GREENPOINT
UPSTATE STOCK
2 Berry St.
Brooklyn, NY 11249
BUSHWICK
YOUGH
203 Knickerbocker Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
*Accepting large orders for pick-up and local delivery
*Please email joanas@piantabased.com for large orders.
