EAST FOREST
EAST FOREST IS THE EXPERIENCE
East Forest is Kawanasi's award-winning organic Kenari Nuts brand, created to bring the distinctive character of Kenari to consumers around the world.
Born from our work with Kenari in Eastern Indonesia, East Forest brings this distinctive forest nut to the world through organic products crafted with carefully selected Indonesian ingredients.
THE EAST FOREST COLLECTION
DISCOVER YOUR WAY TO ENJOY KENARI
From the pure character of Unsalted to distinctive combinations inspired by Indonesia, each East Forest variant offers a different way to experience the creamy, buttery character of Kenari. Available in 30g and 80g formats, with packaging developed for both international and Indonesian markets.
LABORATORY TESTED
Quality You Can Trust
CERTIFIED ORGANIC
EU, USDA & JAS Organic
AWARD-WINNING
Recognized for its innovation
MADE FOR THE WORLD
International certifications, registrations and quality systems.
East Forest Kenari Nuts | UNSALTED
PURE KENARI. NOTHING TO HIDE.
NATURALLY RICH IN: Dietary fiber | Magnesium | Phosphorus | Manganese
SOURCE OF: Potassium
The most direct way to experience Kenari.
Unsalted lets the naturally creamy, buttery character and soft texture of Kenari speak for itself. Enjoy it on its own, add it to oats and smoothies, or use it in baking and other recipes. Learn about its recognition →
Ingredients: Kenari Nuts
Signature ingredient: Kenari Nuts
Best for: discovering the original character of Kenari.
East Forest Kenari NuTS | SEA SALT
KENARI WITH A TOUCH OF THE SEA.
NATURALLY RICH IN: Dietary fiber | Magnesium | Phosphorus | Manganese
SOURCE OF: Potassium
A simple combination that brings out the savory side of Kenari.
Creamy Kenari is lightly seasoned with Balinese Sea Salt, adding a delicate savory note while allowing the character of the nut to remain at the center. Learn about its recognition →
Ingredients: Kenari Nuts, Balinese Sea Salt
Signature ingredient: Balinese Sea Salt (Known for its high quality and refined taste since 17th century)
Best for: everyday snacking, salads and savory dishes.
EAST FOREST KENARI NUTS | SPICY SALTED CARAMEL
SWEET. SAVORY. A LITTLE HEAT.
NATURALLY RICH IN: Dietary fiber | Magnesium | Phosphorus | Manganese
SOURCE OF: Potassium | Iron
A distinctly Indonesian-inspired combination of Kenari, Arenga Sugar, Balinese Sea Salt and chili.
The caramel-like sweetness of Arenga Sugar meets savory salt and a gentle touch of heat, creating a richer and more adventurous way to enjoy Kenari. Learn about its recognition →
Ingredients: Kenari Nuts, Arenga Sugar, Balinese Sea Salt, Chili
Signature ingredient: Arenga Sugar (Known for its caramel aroma and its benefits from a low glycemic index)
Best for: those looking for a bold, sweet-and-savory Kenari experience.
East Forest kenari nuts | CACAO CINNAMON
RICH CACAO. WARM CINNAMON. CREAMY KENARI.
NATURALLY RICH IN: Dietary fiber | Magnesium | Phosphorus | Manganese
SOURCE OF: Potassium | Iron
Kenari is coated with fermented cacao and cinnamon, creating a rich Indonesian-inspired flavor.
The deep character of fermented cacao, warm cinnamon and natural sweetness come together with creamy Kenari for a distinctive indulgent experience. Learn about its recognition here and here →
Ingredients: Kenari Nuts, Fermented Cacao, Cinnamon, Arenga Sugar
Signature ingredients: Fermented Cacao (Known for its quality honey and fruity after taste)
Best for: chocolate lovers and anyone looking for something different.
RosemarY
Earthy rosemary meets creamy Kenari for a fresh, savory experience.
NEW Collection | East Forest Kenari Nuts | ROSEMARY
EARTHY ROSEMARY. CREAMY KENARI.
NATURALLY RICH IN: Dietary fiber | Magnesium | Phosphorus | Manganese
SOURCE OF: Potassium | Zinc | Iron
A fresh, savory combination of creamy Kenari with fragrant rosemary, complemented by garlic and sea salt. The result is an earthy, aromatic flavor that brings a savory character to Kenari while keeping the nut itself at the center.
Ingredients: Kenari Nuts, Rosemary Powder, Garlic Powder, Sea Salt, Coconut Oil
Signature ingredients: Rosemary & Garlic
Best for: enjoying on its own, pairing with savory foods, or adding to salads and other dishes.
East Forest Cacao Cinnamon — Indonesian-inspired Kenari flavor
FLAVOR PHILOSOPHY
WHAT'S INSIDE EAST FOREST?
Every East Forest product starts with Kenari Nuts. We pair their naturally creamy, buttery character with carefully selected ingredients, including Indonesian ingredients such as Arenga Sugar, Balinese Sea Salt and fermented cacao, to create distinctive flavors without losing the character of the nut.
For example for our Cacao Cinnamon variant:
Kenari Nuts
Arenga Sugar
Fermented Cacao
Cinnamon
Rich fermented cacao, warm cinnamon and Arenga sugar meet creamy Kenari for a naturally indulgent Indonesian-inspired flavor.
WHAT PEOPLE DISCOVER IN KENARI
FELL IN LOVE ON THE FIRST BITE
“You can never go wrong indulging in this wholesome goodness.”
— East Forest customer
“Texture like Macadamia nuts. New sensation. More than cashew.”
— East Forest customer
“Fell in love on the first bite, the texture is unreal!”
— East Forest customer
East Forest Kenari Nuts’ awards and recognitions
RECOGNIZED FOR WHAT WE'VE CREATED
FROM A LITTLE-KNOWN NUT TO AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTS
BIOFACH 2023
Award & Category: Best New Product - Grocery, Snacks & Sweets
Product: East Forest Unsalted · Sea Salt · Spicy Salted Caramel · Cacao Cinnamon
ANUGA 2023
Award & Category: Top Innovation - Fine Food
Product: East Forest Kenari Nuts Unsalted
Nordic Natural & Organic 2024
Award & Category: Finalist - Best New Organic Food
Product: East Forest Kenari Nuts Spicy Salted Caramel
NATEXPO 2025
Award & Category: Gold Award Innovation - Sweet Grocery
Product: East Forest Kenari Cacao Cinnamon
PRIX EPICURES 2026
Award & Category: Gold Award - Sweet Snacking
Product: East Forest Kenari Cacao Cinnamon
Recognition from leading international food and organic trade events encourages us to keep developing what Kenari can become.
Our organic certifications
THE FIRST ORGANIC-CERTIFIED KENARI NUTS
Kawanasi was the first producer to have Kenari Nuts certified organic. Our Kenari Nuts are certified under EU, USDA (since 2019) and JAS (Since 2021) organic standards, reflecting our commitment to quality and responsible production.
INTERNATIONAL MARKET READINESS
MADE FOR THE WORLD
East Forest is produced with carefully controlled sourcing, handling and processing, supported by laboratory testing, food-safety controls and the certifications and registrations required for international markets.
✓ EU ORGANIC
✓ USDA ORGANIC
✓ JAS ORGANIC
✓ HALAL CERTIFIED
✓ BPOM CERTIFIED
✓ FDA REGISTERED
✓ CHINA GACC REGISTERED
East Forest has been developed to bring the distinctive character of Indonesian Kenari to consumers around the world.
A Warm Welcome - Introducing East Forest Kenari Nuts
KENARI, CRAFTED DIFFERENTLY
WHY EAST FOREST?
What makes East Forest different begins with Kenari itself.
DISTINCTIVE BY NATURE
Kenari has a naturally creamy texture, buttery character and distinctive flavor unlike the nuts most people are familiar with. We created East Forest to preserve and bring out these qualities rather than hide them beneath heavy processing or overpowering flavors.
CAREFULLY HANDLED
From sourcing and transportation to handling and processing, every ingredient is carefully managed at Kawanasi's production facility to maintain consistency and quality in every batch of East Forest.
CRAFTED WITH PURPOSE
We use Kenari as a canvas for carefully selected ingredients and flavors, including Indonesian ingredients such as Arenga Sugar, Balinese Sea Salt, fermented cacao, cinnamon and rosemary. Each combination is designed to complement the character of Kenari.
QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST
Our quality is supported by laboratory testing, shelf-life studies, organic certification and food-safety controls. Analytical data covering microbiological quality, nutrition, vitamins, minerals, aflatoxin, mycotoxins, pesticides, allergens, TRA and other parameters are available to provide assurance to our customers.
BUILT FOR THE WORLD
East Forest has been developed to bring the distinctive character of Indonesian Kenari to consumers around the world, supported by the certifications, registrations and quality systems required for international markets.
ALWAYS DEVELOPING
We continue to explore new products, flavors and applications for Kenari, from distinctive snacks to new possibilities for this remarkable Indonesian ingredient.
WE KNOW KENARI.
We know how to handle it.
And we're still discovering what it can become.
Kenari trees growing naturally in the forests of Eastern Indonesia.
MORE THAN A PRODUCT
NOURISHING LIFE
Every East Forest product begins with Kenari, and behind Kenari are forests, communities and possibilities for Eastern Indonesia.
Through #SignifiKenari, Kawanasi continues to explore how Kenari can create value beyond the nut itself.
East Forest Kenari Nuts at Biofach 2023 in Nuremberg
FOR CONSCIOUS FOOD EXPLORERS
READY TO EXPERIENCE KENARI?
Discover the East Forest collection and your favorite way to experience Indonesia's rare forest nut.
FOR Retailer, Importer and Distributor
BRING EAST FOREST TO YOUR MARKET
East Forest is available for selected retail, distribution and food-business partnerships.
Whether you are looking for a distinctive premium snack for your customers or exploring Kenari as an ingredient, we would be happy to discuss the possibilities.
RETAIL
A distinctive, award-winning Kenari product for your customers.
DISTRIBUTION
Explore opportunities to introduce East Forest to new markets.
FOOD BUSINESS
Explore Kenari for bakery, ice cream, confectionery and other applications.