Health is the most important thing nowadays. What we eat plays a key role in keeping healthy, which is why many people have adopted the Ketogenic (Keto) diet. Ketogenic basically means low-carb diet, which is focused on getting calories more from protein and healthy fats, instead of carbohydrates.

While there has been a growing number of people on a keto diet, and many online sellers now offer keto products, it’s still not widely offered in the metro by mainstream restaurants and chains. Seeing this need, especially from health-conscious customers, Figaro Coffee has decided to develop some keto-friendly pastries, which have been warmly received.

 “In line with our focus on providing high-quality products at value-for-money prices, we also want to ensure our selection of pastries have something for everyone, even people who want to minimize carbohydrates or those who are diabetic. With proper focus on key ingredients and taste, it is very possible to offer healthy as well as delicious products,” says Figaro Coffee Group (FCG)’s chairman Justin Liu.

 “We developed two keto products, namely, the Keto Coconut Tiramisu and our Sugar-free Keto Brownies,” adds Figaro Coffee’s R&D chef Loren Lazar. “In creating these products, we strictly followed the three main tenets of a keto diet: One, using ingredients that are high in healthy fats. Two, the ingredients must have an adequate amount of protein. Three, sweetness must be minimal and using natural sweeteners like monk fruit, stevia, and erythritol to make desserts tasty and guilt-free.”

These tenets are behind the twist Figaro gave to its classic chocolate brownie tiramisu cake, which were launched in Metro Manila stores early this year. Because many have since delighted in these new products, the coffee chain is looking to making keto products a mainstay on the menu.

Figaro Coffee is part of the Figaro Coffee Group (FCG), which also owns and operates the brands Angel’s Pizza, Tien Ma’s Taiwanese cuisine, The Figaro Group Express, and Cafe Portofino.