Sairaj Dhond and his food brand, Wakao Foods appeared on Shark Tank India Season 1, Episode 29. This brand was conceptualised during the pandemic, former lawyer turned entrepreneur Sairaj, dug into his childhood memories to build ‘Wakao Foods’ that makes ready to cook 100% natural mock meat using the superfruit – Jackfruit. With a shelf life of 12 months that requires no refrigeration, India’s first Jackfruit Vegan meat brand, Wakao foods brings to you everything from burger patties to tikkas in the form meat made up of Jackfruit without any preservatives. Giving a healthy option with a varied taste palate for the vegetarian and vegans, as well as those who want to try something new, ‘Wakao Foods’ is not only rising in popularity with the citizens of Goa but has also become a favourite for premium hotel chains. Sairaj had requested for 75 lakhs in exchange for 5% of his company share in Shark Tank India and managed to get the deal
