The Kenari tree (Canarium indicum L.) is native to the Eastern Indonesian archipelago — particularly the islands of Maluku and Sulawesi. Its nut has fed local communities for centuries, prized for its rich, buttery flavor and extraordinary nutritional density.
Despite its remarkable properties, the Kenari nut remains almost entirely unknown beyond Indonesia. No industrial farming. No commodity market. No supply chain built for the world. Until now.
Nth Wonder has spent four years building the first commercial pathway from the Kenari tree to your kitchen — developing a patent-protected process that transforms this extraordinary nut into a world-class soft-serve and Italian style gelato base.
| Latin name | Canarium indicum L. |
| Family | Burseraceae / Genus Canarium |
| Origin | Eastern Indonesian archipelago |
| Also known as | Galip nut (PNG) · Ngali nut (Solomon Islands) · Nangai nut (Vanuatu) |
| Flavor profile | Rich, buttery, mild with a clean finish |
| Key compounds | Oleic acid · Vitamin E · Polyphenols · Essential amino acids |
| Cultivation | Wild-grown · Zero pesticides · Zero fertilizers · Zero irrigation |
The Kenari kernel's lipid content (66%) is dominated by unsaturated fatty acids — oleic (45%), palmitic (26%), stearic (14%), and linoleic (13%). The profile is strikingly similar to olive oil, giving it exceptional stability and a neutral, creamy flavor.
High levels of antioxidative phenolic and flavonoid compounds prevent oxidation and off-flavors — one of the key challenges in plant-based dairy alternatives that the Kenari nut resolves naturally, without additives.
17mg of Vitamin E per 100g serving of Selvato. The entire daily recommended intake, from a single dessert portion.
The Kenari nut's amino acid pattern aligns with international nutritional recommendations — rare for a plant-based source of this kind.
4g of dietary fiber per serving, contributing to digestive health without requiring any fortification or additives.
No cholesterol. 6mg of sodium per serving — versus 49mg in a comparable dairy soft-serve. Naturally lower in sodium without reformulation.
Sources: Published food composition databases. Kenari values from Nth Wonder laboratory analysis.
Every Kenari tree sequesters approximately 10 tons of CO₂ per year. The trees grow within existing rainforest biodiversity zones — no land clearing required, no monoculture risk. Harvesting is done by hand by local communities, exactly as it has been for centuries.
The supply chain is regenerative by design. No pesticides. No fertilizers. No irrigation. Every nut purchased supports a community livelihood and contributes to forest preservation.
Kenari nuts fall naturally from the trees. Local community members collect them by hand from the rainforest floor — a practice that has sustained villages across Maluku and Sulawesi for generations.
Nuts are cracked, cleaned, and the kernels extracted. Our proprietary process — patent-protected — then transforms the kernels into a stable, food-grade base suitable for soft-serve, Italian style gelato, and other applications.
Each batch is tested for nutritional profile, allergen compliance, and microbiological safety. EU and APAC food safety standards applied throughout.
Selvato ships as a powder pre-mix at room temperature. No cold chain. 24-month shelf life. Reaches your kitchen anywhere in the world with minimal logistics complexity.
We protect the environment with our Kenari nursery and reforestation program — planting more trees, sequestering more carbon, and building the supply base for the next generation.
