Did you know that IBS affects 15% of the US population? For every 1 vegan person, 15 people suffer from IBS. Yet, grocery shelves are filled with vegan options, while those with sensitive guts are left with bland food, powders, pills, and gummies.

Hi, I'm Steph, and I'm founder of Redbloom. Redbloom was born from my personal battle with IBS. As a Chinese-American, losing the ability to eat spicy food, garlic, and onion due to IBS felt like losing a part of my identity and culture. In China, chili crisp is the most popular condiment, and I wanted to create something equally special for the gut health and AAPI community.

That's when Redbloom came to be born! I spent two years collaborating with some of the brightest chefs and doctors to formulate our chili crisp. We make Redbloom chili crisp healthy by replacing ingredients like seed oils, MSG, and excessive sodium with gut-healthy superfoods like organic avocado oil, organic lion's mane powder, and organic zinc salt. We make it Low-FODMAP by infusing garlic and onion into the oil.

Our innovation doesn't stop there. We microencapsulate chili peppers in oleic acid from avocado oil, creating a layer of healthy fat to cushion the gut from spicy flare-ups - making the product truly gut-healthy, not just gut-friendly. Capsaicin therapy, which uses chili peppers to desensitize overly sensitive nerves, can clinically treat visceral hypersensitivity—the root cause of many IBS symptoms. Our product is formulated to clinical dosages, offering a 6-week protocol that can heal the gut without the initial pain. Now, people can enjoy spicy foods like sriracha and mapo tofu without worry.

We source our ingredients all across Asia, including chili flakes from China, chili powder from Korea, cinnamon from Vietnam, and black cardamom from Nepal, bringing authentic and diverse flavors to our product. This makes Redbloom more than just a condiment; it's a celebration of Asian cultures.

I envision a world where people could enjoy sriracha, mapo tofu, and dine at spicy restaurants with friends without any worry. The Redbloom brand stands for more than just a product; it's a voice for the gut health and AAPI communities. If you or someone you know has IBS, let's chat. Together we can make a difference!

Here's how we did it