A Better Way to Snack

Mom of two and lifelong snacker.

When I was pregnant in 2012, I started reading labels more closely, looking for snacks I could feel good about eating. And I noticed something: so many of the options were ultra-processed and missing the nutrition our bodies actually need.

I knew there had to be a better way.

I didn’t want to compromise on taste or nutrition. I wanted snacks that were ridiculously tasty and packed with protein and fiber.

That brought me back to chickpeas, a staple in my Indian household growing up. Chickpeas — and other legumes — had exactly what those other snacks were missing: Protein. Fiber. Simple ingredients, all from a real, whole food.

And so I started Biena.

Since then, we’ve grown a lot. We’ve added crispy edamame snacks alongside our chickpeas, and today, both are enjoyed nationwide. But the idea that started Biena hasn’t changed: Make better snacking an easy choice, and make a real difference in people's lives.