Why teff
The grain behind every melt.
Why we are building a baby snack around teff, the tiny, ancient grain at the heart of Ethiopian tables.
The grain
A tiny grain with thousands of years of history.
For thousands of years, teff has nourished the highlands of Ethiopia. The grain is no larger than a poppy seed and is naturally gluten-free.
We are shaping it into light, airy sticks designed to soften and melt with moisture, made for little hands and early eaters.
Naturally occurring in teff
- Iron
- Calcium
- Plant Protein
- Fiber
Teff is known for naturally occurring nutrients, including iron, calcium, fiber, and plant protein. Final product nutrition will be confirmed through laboratory analysis.
What's inside
Thoughtfully simple ingredients
Built around Ethiopian teff and tapioca, with real fruit in our fruit varieties. Final ingredient statements will be confirmed before launch.
- Ancient Ethiopian Teff
- Tapioca
- Real Fruit, in fruit varieties
- No artificial colors
- No preservatives
- No rice
- No wheat
- No added sugar
More about Toto Melts
What is teff?
Teff is a tiny grain that has nourished the highlands of Ethiopia for thousands of years. It is known for naturally occurring iron, calcium, fiber, and plant protein, and it is naturally gluten-free.
What ingredients are in it?
The recipes are built around Ethiopian teff and tapioca, with real fruit in our fruit varieties. Teff Original keeps it to the grain. Final ingredient statements will be confirmed before launch.
Is the finished product gluten-free?
Teff is naturally gluten-free, and the recipes contain no wheat. The final on-pack claim will be confirmed through ingredient verification, manufacturing controls, and appropriate testing before launch.
When will Toto Melts launch?
University pilot work is complete, and we are now preparing for process transfer, final testing, and first production with the right manufacturing partner. We'll announce a date once production milestones are set — the waitlist will hear first.
Is Toto Melts available to purchase?
Not yet. Toto Melts has moved beyond concept stage — university pilot work is complete and we are preparing for first production — but it is not for sale until final testing and commercial specifications are confirmed. Join the waitlist for first access.
The range
From one grain, three gentle flavors
Three ways to meet teff. Each flavor pairs the grain with flavors familiar to little ones.
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Coming soon
01
Teff Original
A teff-forward original created to let the grain's warm, nutty character shine.
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Coming soon
02
Teff Banana
Ethiopian teff paired with the familiar flavor of banana.
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Coming soon
03
Teff Strawberry Apple
Ethiopian teff with a bright strawberry-and-apple fruit profile.
Pre-production packaging shown. Final nutrition analysis, label review, and commercial specifications will be confirmed before launch.
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