Welcome to the world of sugar free joy!
Low Carb Sugar-Free Sweets & Cakes
Artinci was born out of Aarti's and Sumit's (Artinci's founders) abiding love for great-tasting dessert, while helping them stay committed to their health goals as well. As a result, Artinci makes delicious desserts with zero sugar, that are science and evidence-backed.
Aarti and Sumit come from a family of three generations of diabetics. They were themselves diagnosed pre-diabetic in 2012, and right there began a lifelong quest of a healthy, active lifestyle, including healthy swaps in food
Sugar free Sweets & Cakes
- Sugar free Kaju KAtli
- Keto / Sugar free Almond cakes
Sugar Free Kaju Katli (Stevia Sweetened) | Keto, Vegan & Diabetic Friendly Sweet | No Maltitol
Vanilla & Chocolate Marble Sugar free Cake - Diabetic-Friendly, Keto, Gluten-Free (contains egg)
Aarti Laxman (Founder)
Artinci is founded by Aarti Laxman, a certified Metabolic coach in the Low-Carb Nutrition & Metabolic Health domain from dLife.in, India’s only legally tenable course in this subject—recognized by the NSDC (under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India). It’s also internationally accredited by the CPD Standards Office UK, with a global record of 144 CPD hours—the highest for any course of its kind. The accreditation is both nationally valid and globally recognised in over 50+ countries..
Recognition of artinci's journey
Festive Gifting in Artinci
Lowest Sugar spikes. Ever!
We did not stop at taking out just the sugar! Our creations are made with low carb ingredients along with plant based low GI sweeteners to ensure that you enjoy your desserts without worrying about sugar spikes. Read More
Keto, low carb
All our products have atleast 40-80% lower carbs than regular desserts & snacks. We make keto diets easy with specially crafted delicacies while you work on your diet. Read More
lose weight the low carb way!
Weightloss journeys are challenging and whats more challenging are managing cravings. Every Artinci creation is designed as low carb which aids in weightloss. We highly recommend moderation and small portion sizes! Read More
only healthy fats allowed inside :-)
We choose only butter, ghee or cold pressed sunflower oil for our products to ensure that you get high quality good fats only Read More
Let customers speak for us
Amazing protein sugar free ladoo. We are addicted to them. Have ordered 20 packets already Awesome filling snack.. Well done, Artinci!!
Amazing protein sugar free ladoo. We are addicted to them. Have ordered 20 packets already Awesome filling snack.. Well done, Artinci!!
It’s an ultimate option for those who are suffering from Diabetes. Also for them, who are doing work out for weight control and need some munching/snacks in evening. Thank you for launching this tasty and healthy product.
The laddoos are awesome just one thing that it can be more soft.
The taste of the sweets are best. My cravings for sweets now can be overcomed as I can eat freely
It was as sweet as sugar! It's hard to believe that it's made with stevia!
Taste and texture was much above expectations and much appreciated.
Your kalajamun and kaju katli and motichoor were super delicious ! Out of the world! Thank you so much for giving a diabetic person this privilege at home ! 🫶🏻 lots of love
Your kalajamun and kaju katli and motichoor were super delicious ! Out of the world! Thank you so much for giving a diabetic person this privilege at home ! 🫶🏻 lots of love
The berry cake was soft n moist..tasted good even more as it was sugar free..so a healthy option for diabetics...
Nice taste and good quality never make us feel that due to diabetes we diprived of of having sweets
Being diabetic, I can say this with absolute confidence that these products I ordered, DID NOT SPIKE MY SUGAR. In fact in a balanced diet, it's ideal. Just a bit pricey for regular orders. Spread Bakeries all over, you definitely have a winning product and it will help reduce costs too. Thank you SharkTank for this wonderful couple..
Being diabetic, I can say this with absolute confidence that these products I ordered, DID NOT SPIKE MY SUGAR. In fact in a balanced diet, it's ideal. Just a bit pricey for regular orders. Spread Bakeries all over, you definitely have a winning product and it will help reduce costs too. Thank you SharkTank for this wonderful couple..
Delicious and also it did not spike my sugar
For someone who is passionate about confectionery and with now trying to reverse my initial diabetes- my ‘trishna’ feeling was felt after having your cakes . Till then I was feeling g cheated and deprived of that joy 😂
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Sweeteners
Zero calorie sweeteners created for your beverages, bakes and mithais. We know from experience that one sweetener doesn't fit all the desserts!
Indian Sweets
Discover the perfect blend of sweetness and health with our delicious sugar-free Indian Sweets.
Cookies
These cookies are your best partners for an anytime snack, chai-time or while traveling to work or wherever.
Cakes
Choose from a range of Delicious keto and diabetic friendly cakes. Tea-time has never been better!
All about Sugar and sugar-free
Sugar fuels chronic low-grade inflammation, a root of diabetes and heart issues prevalent in India. Backed by peer-reviewed studies, here's the evidence and actionable insights. Core Mechanisms High sugar intake, especially fructose and glucose, activates NF-κB pathways, boosting pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α and IL-6. Liver overload from sugary drinks produces free fatty acids, sparking oxidative stress and immune imbalance. Key Study Summaries A 2022 PMC review analyzed how hexoses from diets drive adipose and liver inflammation, linking to obesity and type 2 diabetes via elevated CRP markers. Rat studies showed fructose cuts PPAR-α activity, heightening NF-κB and TNF-α for metabolic harm. Observational data ties sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) to higher CRP, signaling subclinical inflammation when calories exceed 20% from SSBs. High-sugar diets in mice promote Th17 cells and gut dysbiosis, worsening neuroinflammation. A 2024 Nature review detailed fructose's TLR-4 activation in macrophages, infiltrating tissues and skewing Th17/Treg ratios. Indian Context SSBs like cola and festival mithai spike cytokines, mirroring Western SSB risks but amplified by chai sugar norms. Maida-sugar snacks foster gut permeability, leaking LPS for systemic flares. Reduction Strategies Swap to stevia or monk fruit in recipes; studies show it curbs cytokine surges unlike artificial options. Add turmeric (curcumin blocks NF-κB) to low-sugar dals for dual anti-inflammatory benefits. Aim under 25g added sugar daily, tracking via apps for CRP drops in weeks. Pair with millets and walks to reverse insulin-linked inflammation. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36119103/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41405-024-00265-w https://ific.org/insights/food-and-inflammation-series-is-sugar-inflammatory/ https://www.commonwealthchiro.com/post/the-link-between-sugar-and-chronic-inflammation https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/foods-to-limit/sugar
प्रीबायोटिक्स बनाम चीनी: गट हेल्थ के लिए बेहतर विकल्प
प्रीबायोटिक्स क्या हैं और कैसे काम करते हैं प्रीबायोटिक्स अपाचय फाइबर हैं जो छोटी आंत में पचते नहीं, बल्कि बड़ी आंत में अच्छे बैक्टीरिया के लिए भोजन बनते हैं। ये ब्यूटिरेट जैसे शॉर्ट चेन फैटी एसिड बनाते हैं, जो आंत की सूजन कम करते हैं और इंसुलिन संवेदनशीलता बढ़ाते हैं। अध्ययनों से पता चलता है कि प्रीबायोटिक्स आंत की विविधता बढ़ाकर कब्ज, गैस और इम्यूनिटी कमजोरी रोकते हैं। चीनी कैसे नुकसान पहुंचाती है आंत को अधिक चीनी प्रोटियोबैक्टीरिया जैसे हानिकारक जीवों को बढ़ावा देती है, जो अच्छे बैक्टीरिया को भूखा छोड़ देते हैं और लीकिंग गट का कारण बनते हैं। इससे एंडोटॉक्सिन्स रक्त में मिलकर मेटाबॉलिक एंडोटॉक्सेमिया पैदा होता है, जो डायबिटीज और मोटापे को ट्रिगर करता है। भारतीय मिठाइयों और सोडा से होने वाली यह समस्या आम है। भारतीय आहार में प्रीबायोटिक्स स्रोत बाजरा और रागी: प्रीबायोटिक फाइबर से भरपूर, अच्छे बैक्टीरिया को पोषण देते हैं और ब्लड शुगर स्थिर रखते हैं। दालें (मूंग, चना): इनसे बिफिडोबैक्टीरियम बढ़ता है, जो डायबिटीज में फायदेमंद। सब्जियां (गाजर, केला, प्याज): इनसुलिन फाइबर आंत स्वास्थ्य सुधारता है। दही और इडली: प्रोबायोटिक्स के साथ प्रीबायोटिक्स का संयोजन। डायबिटीज रोगियों के लिए फायदे प्रीबायोटिक्स अक्करमैंसिया बढ़ाकर इंसुलिन प्रतिरोध कम करते हैं, जबकि चीनी इसे नष्ट करती है। अध्ययन दिखाते हैं कि फाइबर युक्त आहार HbA1c घटाता है और सूजन कम करता है। चीनी छोड़कर प्रीबायोटिक्स अपनाने से वजन नियंत्रण और ऊर्जा बढ़ती है। ५ आसान टिप्स: प्रीबायोटिक्स बढ़ाएं रोज बाजरा रोटी या खिचड़ी खाएं। चाय में गुड़ की जगह स्टेविया लें। सलाद में प्याज-टमाटर जोड़ें। दही को प्रीबायोटिक फलों (केला) के साथ मिलाएं। चीनी वाली मिठाई छोड़कर फाइबर स्नैक्स चुनें। चीनी छोड़ें, प्रीबायोटिक्स अपनाएं—आपकी आंत स्वस्थ, डायबिटीज नियंत्रित रहेगी। 1. https://www.rediclinic.com/blogs/health-and-wellness/prebiotic-aur-probiotic-capsule-paachan-aur-pratiraksha-mein-kaise-sudhaar-karate-hain 2. https://www.healthshots.com/hindi/preventive-care/prebiotics-or-probiotics-which-one-is-more-important-for-your-gut-health/ 3. https://www.medicoverhospitals.in/hi/medicine/prebiotic 4. https://continentalhospitals.com/hi/blog/probiotics-vs-prebiotics-whats-the-difference-and-how-they-benefit-gut-health/ 5. https://www.myupchar.com/tips/probiotics-kya-hai-fayde-aur-srot-in-hindi/probiotics-and-prebiotics
Indian Diets: Cutting Sugar to Boost Microbiome
Why Sugar Harms Indian Gut Flora Refined sugar in chai, mithai, and processed snacks feeds harmful Proteobacteria while starving fiber-dependent good bacteria, reducing diversity and causing dysbiosis. Studies show high-sugar Western-style additions to Indian diets lower microbial richness, mimicking metabolic syndrome patterns. In contrast, ancient thali-style meals with diverse fibers promote SCFAs that repair gut lining and stabilize glucose. Power of Traditional High-Fiber Foods Millets like ragi, jowar, and bajra act as prebiotics, feeding Bacteroidetes and Lactobacillus for better insulin response and reduced sugar spikes. Pulses (moong dal, chana) and veggies (karela, methi) provide fermentable fibers that increase Akkermansia, linked to lower inflammation in type 2 diabetes patients. Research confirms high-fiber Indian interventions decrease fasting glucose and enrich SCFA-producers. Probiotic Boost from Ferments Homemade curd, idli, dosa batter, kanji, and chaas deliver live Lactobacillus to counter sugar-induced imbalances, enhancing gut barrier and immunity. These fermented staples increase Bifidobacterium, improving metabolic health as seen in trials with fruit-fiber diets. Pairing them with low-sugar meals amplifies microbiome recovery. Diabetes Wins from Sugar Cuts Reducing added sugars restores Faecalibacterium and Clostridiales, which produce anti-inflammatory SCFAs and enhance insulin sensitivity—key for India's diabetes epidemic. Low-calorie shifts with traditional foods drop HbA1c significantly, while sugar alternatives like stevia support diversity without harm. Quitting sugar also eases bloating and boosts energy. 7-Day Indian Meal Plan (Low-Sugar) Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snack 1 Ragi dosa + sambar Jowar roti + moong dal + karela sabzi Bajra khichdi + curd Chaas 2 Idli + chutney Brown rice + rajma + palak Ragi roti + methi chicken Kanji 3 Poha (minimal sweet) + curd Millet upma + bhindi Dal + lauki sabzi + roti Buttermilk 4 Dosa + sambar Chana curry + quinoa Foxtail millet porridge + veggies Fermented pickle 5 Curd rice (no sugar) Toor dal + tinda sabzi Jowar roti + fish curry Herbal tea 6 Moong dal cheela Ragi ball + greens Vegetable khichdi + dahi Stevia lassi 7 Upma + chaas Masoor dal + sabzi Roti + paneer bhurji Fresh kachumber Adopt these tweaks—your gut and glucose levels will thank you. https://www.artinci.com/blogs/news/indian-high-fibre-foods-that-feed-good-gut-bacteria-and-support-blood-sugar-naturally https://www.gutclinic.co/blog/india-eating-habits-evolving-and-impacting-gut-health https://www.artinci.com/blogs/news/gut-microbiome-sugar-alternatives-latest-research https://www.foodandnutritionjournal.org/volume12number1/ancient-indian-diet-a-balanced-diet-for-the-healthy-diversity-of-gut-microbiota-and-management-of-asthma/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11033091/
How Sugar Starves Good Gut Bacteria
Sugar's War on Beneficial Bacteria Sugar acts like junk food for gut microbes, rapidly fermented by opportunistic bacteria such as Proteobacteria while starving fiber-loving good bacteria like Bacteroidetes and Bifidobacterium. Studies show high-sugar diets decrease bacterial diversity, boosting pro-inflammatory species that outcompete beneficial ones. In mice, sugar eliminated protective segmented filamentous bacteria (SFB), slashing Th17 immune cells that shield against obesity and diabetes. Mechanisms of Microbiome Damage High glucose or fructose intake impairs gut barrier integrity, allowing endotoxins to leak into the bloodstream and trigger metabolic endotoxemia. Sugar-metabolizing bacteria like Faecalibaculum rodentium thrive, displacing good microbes that produce SCFAs (butyrate, acetate) for gut lining repair and insulin sensitivity. Human studies link added sugars to depleted SCFA-producers, enriching sugar-utilizers and worsening inflammation in diabetes-prone individuals. Diabetes Connection for Indian Diets In India, where refined sugar in chai, mithai, and sodas spikes daily intake, this dysbiosis exacerbates type 2 diabetes by impairing glucose metabolism via reduced Akkermansia muciniphila. Excess sugar promotes Proteobacteria over Bacteroidetes, mirroring Western diet effects seen in metabolic syndrome. Cutting sugar restores Th17 cells and microbiome balance, protecting against weight gain even on high-fat diets. Signs Your Gut Bacteria Are Starving Persistent bloating or constipation from low SCFA production. Blood sugar fluctuations and fatigue post-sugar consumption. Frequent infections due to weakened immunity from Th17 loss. 5 Ways to Feed Good Bacteria (Indian Style) Millets & Fibers: Ragi or jowar roti as prebiotics outperform sugar for Bacteroidetes growth. Fermented Foods: Dahi, idli, or kanji daily to boost Lactobacillus against sugar damage. Spice It Up: Turmeric and ginger reduce inflammation from dysbiosis. Sweetener Swap: Stevia or monk fruit preserves microbiome unlike fructose. Intermittent Fasting: Limits sugar exposure, aiding SFB recovery. Restore your gut by ditching sugar—your beneficial bacteria (and blood sugar) will thrive. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sugar-disrupts-microbiome-and-immune-function-leading-to-metabolic-disorders https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7284805/ https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/sugar-disrupts-microbiome-eliminates-protection-against-obesity-and-diabetes https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/sugar-disrupts-microbiome-eliminates-protection-against-obesity-and-diabetes