Chaya—also known as tree spinach—is not only one of the most nutritious plants in the world, but it's also fast-growing. MATTER is turning the nutrient-dense vegetable into beneficial superfood products and a supportive resource for women in farming co-ops who want to sell their Chaya to be dried and processed into marketable products within Zimbabwe and beyond.
On Kickstarter, MATTER is aiming to raise $50,000 to fund the first line of marketable Chaya products. Initial product development will include freeze-dried Chaya leaves for use with meals, plus Chaya protein powder for the supplement and plant protein markets.
Chaya is an important source of nutrition that's also drought-resistant and abundant in protein, calcium, iron, and Vitamins A and C.