DALLAS — Kazoo Snacks’ water-saving tortilla chips were named a winner of Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Sustainable Innovation Awards in the plant-based pioneers category.
The tortilla chips are made from upcycled corn germ and other clean ingredients and use 40% less whole corn than other tortilla chips, with a water savings of 20 gallons per bag.
“We’d like to thank the entire team at Good Housekeeping for this highly regarded recognition,” said Josh Death, founder of Kazoo Snacks. “We’re honored to have the work we’re doing in the food space independently validated by such a trusted and consistently reliable authority on consumer-packaged goods. We hope this distinction serves as proof that upcycled foods are not only incredibly tasty, but truly impactful for our planet as well!”
By using the nutrient-dense part of the corn kernel, which normally ends up in the waste stream, the company is able to reduce its food and water waste. Kazoo Snacks, which is a member of the Upcycled Food Association, recently reached a milestone of saving 1 million gallons of water since launching in 2021.
