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Isabela Akkari Ribeiro Gaz

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Isabela Akkari Ribeiro Gaz
Born1992
São Paulo, Brazil
OccupationFounder of Isabela Akkari Doces Saudáveis Artesanais
Years active10
Known forPioneering role in the healthy confectionery industry
Notable workDevelopment of NANEA

Isabela Akkari Ribeiro Gaz (born 1992) is a Brazilian entrepreneur renowned for her innovations in the healthy confectionery market. She is the founder of a successful chain of confectioneries that specializes in refined, health-conscious desserts, catering to individuals with dietary restrictions and those who prefer a healthier lifestyle.

Early Life and Education

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Isabela was born in 1992 and grew up in São Paulo, Brazil. After completing her education at Colégio Dante Alighieri.[1], a traditional private school, she pursued a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at FAAP. During her final year of college, Isabela developed a passion for healthy living and nutrition, which led her to experiment with healthy recipes in her kitchen.

Recognizing a gap in the market for refined, healthy confectionery, Isabela decided to further her culinary education. In 2014, she moved to New York to study at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts [2], where she specialized in healthy cooking and baking. This experience deepened her understanding of the industry and inspired her to launch her own confectionery brand, Isabela Akkari, upon her return to Brazil. To enhance her expertise, she also completed an advanced course at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 2017.

Career and Business Ventures

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Isabela's journey as an entrepreneur began when she identified a significant gap in the Brazilian market for high-quality, health-conscious confectionery products. Her inspiration stemmed from her own experiences and challenges in finding suitable food options for individuals with dietary restrictions, such as those with celiac disease or lactose intolerance, as well as for those who simply desired healthier alternatives [3]

Her confectionery brand, Isabela Akkari Doces Saudáveis Artesanais, quickly gained popularity due to its unique focus on producing sweets that are free from sugar, dairy, and flour, while also being beautifully packaged and suitable as gifts. The brand’s products are not only healthy but also aesthetically pleasing, making them stand out in the market.

Since its inception, Isabela Akkari has expanded rapidly. The brand now boasts more than 12 stores across Brazil and serves over 60,000 customers each month [4]. The company's success is also attributed to its own "sugar" manufacturing facility, which ensures that the quality and integrity of its products are maintained at the highest standards.

Innovations and Contributions to the Industry

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One of Isabela's most notable contributions to the healthy confectionery industry is the creation of NANEA, a revolutionary sweetener introduced in 2023. She identified a common issue: many people avoided sugar-free sweets due to stomach discomfort caused by xylitol.

To address this, Isabela developed NANEA, a sweetener made from isolated tapioca fiber and stevia[5]. NANEA is unique because it contains non-absorbable, non-digestible carbohydrates, has a prebiotic effect, and offers a caramelizing power that enhances the taste and texture of desserts. By creating NANEA, Isabela not only eliminated the adverse effects associated with xylitol but also reinforced her brand's commitment to healthier, high-quality alternatives.

Isabela continues to innovate in the healthy food industry, driven by her passion for creating delicious, nutritious, and beautifully presented desserts. Her work has filled a significant gap in the market and inspired others to embrace healthier eating habits without compromising on taste or quality. As her brand grows, Isabela remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of healthy confectionery.

References

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  1. ^ Isabela Akkari [@isabelaakkari]. (2024). Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/school/natural-gourmet-institute/
  2. ^ Isabela Akkari [@isabelaakkari]. (2024). Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/isabelaakkari/?hl=en
  3. ^ Franco, T. (2024, March). Talk Exclusivo Isabela Akkari – PatBO World. Patbo.com.br. https://world.patbo.com.br/conteudo/talk-exclusivo-isabela-akkari/
  4. ^ Coutinho, I. (2024, May 20). Os diferenciais de negócio por trás da marca Isabella Akkari, de doces saudáveis sem glúten e sem lactose. Linkedin.com. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/zerando-o-gl%C3%BAten-a%C3%A7%C3%BAcar-e-jogo-os-ingredientes-do-sucesso-coutinho-ogolf/
  5. ^ The Look Stealers. (2023, August 6). Além dos doces, quem é isabela akkari. STEAL the LOOK; STEAL THE LOOK. https://stealthelook.com.br/alem-dos-doces-quem-e-isabela-akkari/