About Us
Meet Christiane - Founder of Kan Kan Spice!
Hi, my name is Christiane Youmbi, the proud owner of Kan Kan Spice! My journey with food is deeply personal; it's about culture, health, and passion.
Growing up in Cameroon, I watched my grandmother transform simple ingredients into rich, flavorful dishes with her secret spice blends. Years later, as a Food Technology engineer with more than 10 years of experience working in Germany and Canada, I realized something was missing: authentic African flavors in mainstream markets.
That's why I created Kan Kan Spice in 2020, after an earlier venture, Nature Spice Food, which I launched in 2006. Though that company did not last, it was a valuable chapter in my journey and deepened my knowledge and passion for sharing African flavors with the world. Inspired by my grandmother's recipes and the world-famous Penja peppercorn, my goal was to encapsulate Africa in a bottle. While supermarkets offer spice blends from all over the world, there's a noticeable absence of African flavors.
In 2002, I faced a personal health crisis when I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Through research, I discovered the power of food-how what we eat can either heal or harm our bodies! After years of making daily healthy food choices, I have made a complete recovery! I now have a passion for spreading awareness to the importance of clean eating.
Kan Kan Spice is more than just a seasoning; it is my way of contributing to the world by helping people live healthier lives through offering them better food choices. I care because your health matters!
Our Mission
At Kan Kan Spice, our mission is to enhance your health through cleaner, high-quality foods and products. We empower people to make better choices for their health by providing flavorful, nourishing options. Through our commitment to contributing to society by creating and promoting healthy foods, we bring healing ingredients straight to your home.
Our Vision
We envision a world where every home enjoys better health, authentic flavors, and the convenience of high-quality, natural foods. This is made possible by preserving agricultural diversity through supporting the amazing work of traditional farmers.
Our Values
At Kan Kan Spice, we are committed to using only the highest quality ingredients. We meticulously source and select each component to ensure that our products are not only safe and clean but also exceptional in taste and purity. This dedication allows us to build lasting trust with our customers, providing them with the confidence that every purchase delivers the very best.
At Kan Kan Spice, we take pride in preserving the rich traditions and cultures of cooking that bring families together. By carefully selecting authentic ingredients, we strive to recreate the nostalgic flavors of grandma’s kitchen. Our products offer the vibrant taste of Africa, inspired by the lush rainforests of Cameroon, and are crafted with care right here in Canada.
At Kan Kan Spice, we understand the demands of busy family life. Preparing a wholesome meal while considering its health benefits can be time-consuming. That’s why our everyday cooking and grilling seasonings provide easy access to quality, fresh ingredients. With Kan Kan Spice, you can enjoy delicious meals and spend more time with your loved ones.
Many people find it difficult to understand the ingredients listed on food labels, which can negatively impact their health and well-being. At Kan Kan Spice, we are dedicated to educating our customers about wholesome, clean foods that promote healing and overall wellness. To support this, we offer a recipes page featuring healthy, nutritious, and delicious recipes that showcase the versatility of Kan Kan Spice in everyday cooking.
Our company values the hard work that farmers do to contribute to the authenticity and preservation of crops. We understand that they play an important role to ensure diversity in the quality of our food. We support farmers so that our customers can experience a healthy life.
Customers Education
Most people do not understand the ingredients on the labels of the foods they buy. This can be harmful to their health and well-being. Our company strives to educate our customers about the good and clean foods that help to heal the body.
Convenience
Our company is conscious of the busyness of family life. It can be time-consuming to prepare a good meal as well as know the health benefits. Our company offers access to quality and freshness so you can enjoy your food and spend more time with family.
High-Quality Standards
We are devoted to providing the best quality ingredients. This allows our company to build trust with our customers to ensure safe and clean products.
Authenticity
Our company feels responsible for keeping the traditions and cultures of cooking that bring the family together. We achieve this by selecting genuine ingredients that bring back the taste of grandma’s cooking.
Respect for farmers
Our company values the hard work that farmers do to contribute to the authenticity and preservation of crops. We understand that they play an important role to ensure diversity in the quality of our food. We support farmers so that our customers can experience a healthy life.
A Customer Story
When I grew up in Cameroon, I used to watch grandma cook. All she needed was a few simple ingredients. And when she added the spices, irresistible aromas of fried meat, velvety sauce, and freshly picked herbs filled her kitchen.
Living in America, I wanted to impress my husband and guests with these deliciously savory dishes. So I tried to replicate her recipes with the spices and ingredients available. But no matter how much seasoning, broth cubes, and salty soy sauce I added, I couldn’t achieve the flavors I grew up with.
Then, while I was pregnant with my first child, higher amounts of sodium in my food were too much for my body. I eliminated everything packed with salt from my diet. Suddenly, food lost its taste… I started getting ill…
I remember preparing the baby shower for my first child. All I felt was insecurity about serving meals that tasted like a sponge, cardboard, or nothing at all. I didn’t have the time to spend in the kitchen or the great cooking skills to make delicious dishes from simple ingredients. At the same time, I couldn’t risk my health or the health of my unborn child.
My concerned aunt had noticed my anxiety about cooking for others and gifted me bags of wild African rainforest spices.
I tried cooking fish with them and the spices enhanced the natural flavors that my guests couldn’t stop complimenting. Then I tried cooking meat dishes, vegetables, and even sauces, with the same result! My husband loved it!
It turns out, that the manufacturer herself had conquered chronic illness by adopting a healthy diet. The spice mix was an authentic recipe inherited from her mother. It had been passed down generations as a natural treatment for digestive problems, inflammation, poor blood circulation, and certain infections. Used in traditional African medicine.
Now that I’m not sweating over the pots to cook mediocre meals, my family has more time to have fun together. We feel strong and energized when we wake up in the morning, and I’m no longer worrying about what I am serving my family.
Kan Kan wild rainforest spice mixes have become my secret to easy and healthy cooking. Just sprinkle, bake, cook or grill, and enjoy!