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The Nochiz brand represents my commitment to leading a healthy life and helping people enjoy richly seasoned meals without compromising their health goals. Nochiz All-natural Complete Seasoning is more than a seasoning. It is proof that you can enjoy bold, natural flavour without compromise on your health goals; it was born from a personal turning point.  

In 2015, while vacationing in Missouri, USA, I was introduced to a complete seasoning blend that quickly became a staple in my kitchen. I appreciated the convenience, balance, and depth of flavour the complete seasoning brought to everyday meals. For years, it was my go-to.

Everything changed after I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. My physician advised me to significantly reduce my salt intake. Like many seasoning blends on the market, the product I loved contained relatively high amount of sodium, so I had to stop using it. But my love for bold, well-seasoned food did not disappear.

When I relocated to Canada in 2023, I searched for a salt-free complete seasoning that could deliver the same depth of flavour without compromising my health goals. I tried several options available on the market, but none met my expectations for balance, taste, and quality.

As I researched further, I discovered that more than five million Canadians are on blood pressure medication like me. That statistic revealed something bigger than my personal experience—it highlighted a significant and underserved need for flavourful seasoning alternatives without added salt. That realization sparked a simple but powerful question:

Why not create one?

What began as a personal solution quickly became a mission. I studied existing seasoning formulations, analyzed ingredient combinations used in salt-free and low-sodium blends, and developed a proprietary recipe focused on three principles: nutritional value, balance, and exceptional taste.

After extensive research, I partnered with a reputable North American Spice Contract Manufacturer that met the highest standards for quality and production. The result is Nochiz All-Natural Complete Seasoning—a salt-free blend made for health-conscious food lovers who want to be in control of their daily salt intake, even as they enjoy bold flavour-rich meals that a well-crafted complete seasoning brings.

Over time, I have gone on to include other products to the Nochiz brand. They include Nochiz Curry Powder, Nochiz Dried Thyme Leaves (Rubbed), Nochiz Ground Black pepper, and Nochiz Garlic Powder (A+).

Indeed, Nochiz is more than a seasoning brand. It is proof that you can enjoy bold, natural flavours without compromise.

If you have a dream of starting a food brand using the contract manufacturing model as I do, you will find this book very helpful: “From Idea to Store Shelf
The Complete Blueprint for Starting, Building, and Scaling an Asset-light Profitable Food Brand Without the Cost, Risk, and Complexity of Owning a Factory
A Founder’s Implementation Workbook on Food Contract Manufacturing”.

The book is authored by me, Nzube O. Odina, MBA