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. 

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Beautiful, clean ingredients

Organic Cashews
Pink Himalayan Salt
Cultures
Organic Chlorella
Organic Reishi
Organic Astragalus

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Made from organic raw cashews

Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Casein Free
Soy Free

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Silky, creamy, zesty

No stabilizers
No preservatives
No binders
No additives
Non-GMO
Nothing artificial

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A friend brought this over for charcuterie board night and I have been hooked ever since! The flavor and texture is EXQUISITE!

Marielle T.

This cheese is divine! The chlorella sprinkled on top makes it feel like a work of art. I love putting on salads.

Jan H.

  • Chlorella

  • Chlorella is one of the oldest living foods on the planet and it helps to strengthen the immune system, rejuvenate the body and protect the mind. Chlorella is extremely rich in some nutrients, like vitamin B12 and zinc, which are essential for supporting mood, the nervous system, and the immune system. Another benefit is that it’s a complete protein, meaning that it contains all the essential amino acids that the body needs to produce to build strong, healthy muscles and tissues.

  • Astragalus

  • Astragalus is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine due to its remarkable ability to restore health on a mental, emotional, physical, energetically, and spiritually level. It is one of the few herbs that have the power of restoring health and rejuvenating the body and mind. Another benefit of Astragalus is its powerful immune-boosting properties. In Daoist philosophy Astragalus root is considered to be one of the most powerful Qi tonics due to its ability to strengthen the Qi level, meaning that it works to restore Qi energy in the body, mind, and spirit.

  • Reishi

  • Reishi mushroom is one of the most powerful adaptogens in Traditional Chinese Medicine. These mushrooms are considered essential and important to overall health, vitality, and quality of life. Reishi is a powerful ‘Shen tonic,’ which translates as ‘nourishes the spirit’. Reishi has the ability to deeply relax the nervous system, calm the mind and relax the spirit. The mushroom has the power to strengthen the liver, which aids in the detoxification of harmful toxins and heavy metals and can help in a superb way to fight the production of free radicals

Chlorella

Chlorella is one of the oldest living foods on the planet and it helps to strengthen the immune system, rejuvenate the body and protect the mind. Chlorella is extremely rich in some nutrients, like vitamin B12 and zinc, which are essential for supporting mood, the nervous system, and the immune system. Another benefit is that it’s a complete protein, meaning that it contains all the essential amino acids that the body needs to produce to build strong, healthy muscles and tissues.

Astragalus

Astragalus is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine due to its remarkable ability to restore health on a mental, emotional, physical, energetically, and spiritually level. It is one of the few herbs that have the power of restoring health and rejuvenating the body and mind. Another benefit of Astragalus is its powerful immune-boosting properties. In Daoist philosophy Astragalus root is considered to be one of the most powerful Qi tonics due to its ability to strengthen the Qi level, meaning that it works to restore Qi energy in the body, mind, and spirit.

Reishi

Reishi mushroom is one of the most powerful adaptogens in Traditional Chinese Medicine. These mushrooms are considered essential and important to overall health, vitality, and quality of life. Reishi is a powerful ‘Shen tonic,’ which translates as ‘nourishes the spirit’. Reishi has the ability to deeply relax the nervous system, calm the mind and relax the spirit. The mushroom has the power to strengthen the liver, which aids in the detoxification of harmful toxins and heavy metals and can help in a superb way to fight the production of free radicals

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.

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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.

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