Moradabad's Culinary Treasures — Pickle Makers, Vinegar Artisans & Honey Suppliers
Ojas Nature highlights how Moradabad, a city famous for brass handicrafts, is also a rising center for handmade pickles, natural vinegars, and raw honey. Beyond its global reputation in metalware, Moradabad's food artisans preserve local flavors that are slowly gaining recognition across India.
Moradabad: Beyond Brass, Into Flavors
Located in Western Uttar Pradesh, Moradabad has traditionally been known as the "Brass City." But alongside this industrial identity, local households and cottage producers continue food-making traditions. With fertile sourcing areas around the Ganga basin, mangoes, jamun, amla, garlic and sugarcane become the base ingredients for tangy pickles and rich vinegars. Meanwhile, honey from surrounding orchards and fields adds to the city's food diversity.
Who are the makers in Moradabad?
- Pickle manufacturers — preparing seasonal mango, amla, garlic and mixed pickles with less oil and without synthetic preservatives.
- Vinegar units — small fermenters focusing on sugarcane vinegar, jamun vinegar and apple cider vinegar.
- Honey suppliers — aggregators and beekeepers distributing eucalyptus honey, lychee honey and multifloral honey to local and wholesale buyers.
Ojas Nature partners with such small-scale producers to bring authentic, preservative-free options to the wider market.
Sample product range in Moradabad
| Product | Description | Pack Size | Indicative Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic Pickle | Traditional lehsun achar, handmade, aromatic & preservative-free | 400 g | ?380 |
| Green Chili Pickle | Fiery stuffed hari mirch achar, fresh & handmade | 400 g | ?309 |
| Jamun Cider Vinegar | Fermented black plum vinegar, tangy & organic-style tonic | 250–500 ml | ?350 |
| Sugarcane Vinegar (Sirka) | Traditional raw vinegar used for pickling & salads | 500 ml | ?350 |
| Lychee Honey | Raw honey collected from lychee orchards, no sugar added | 250–500 g | ?380–?400 |
These prices and pack sizes are illustrative and will vary across sellers and seasons.
Wholesale, Retail & Supply Chains in Moradabad
Moradabad has three main food distribution pathways:
- Local bazaars — household pickles and honey sold through traditional shops.
- Regional distributors — moving Moradabad products to Delhi, Bareilly, and other North Indian markets.
- Online D2C brands — sellers like Ojas Nature that reach customers directly with curated product lines.
For wholesale buyers, suppliers offer bulk jars and food-service packs. Retail customers typically prefer glass jars, attractive labelling and tamper-proof packaging.
Quality & Safety Considerations
Whether for pickles, vinegars or honey, quality depends on hygiene and storage:
- Preservative-free products usually rely on salt, oil or natural fermentation.
- Honey should be checked for crystallization, moisture levels and adulteration.
- Labelling must clearly mention ingredients, manufacture date and best-before period.
- Wholesale buyers often demand batch-wise test reports and packaging specifications.
Ojas Nature's Presence in Moradabad
Ojas Nature extends its work in Moradabad by supporting small manufacturers and offering a curated range of pickles, vinegars and honey. By emphasizing natural preparation, clean labelling and small-batch authenticity, the brand aligns itself with consumer demand for trusted, preservative-free products.
