Food

The 6 Rasas

Indian culinary tradition recognises 6 tastes with unique properties that act upon our mind, body and emotions – the knowledge of which is used in nutrition & healing.

Sweet

Sour

Salty

Bitter

Bitter

Pungent

Astringent

Astringent

The 3 Aspects of Food

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SatTva

Mind

  • Vata-inclined
  • Easy-to-digest foods
  • Fat-dominant
  • Sunlight
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Tamas

Body

  • Kapha-inclined
  • Hard-to-digest foods
  • Protein-dominant
  • Heat (from activity)
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Rajas

Emotion

  • Pitta-inclined
  • Stimulative & rich foods
  • Spice-dominant
  • Moonlight/hydration
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Umami – The 7th taste

Our food philosophy incorporates the properties of umami (savouriness) to further expand both your experience and its effects on your constitution.

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