Nutrition, thoughtfully made.

CHAPTER 01 · GENESIS

Where it began — Better nutrition starts with better questions.

The nutrition landscape is full of choices, claims, and complicated information. We wanted to look closer — to understand what belongs in a formulation, why it belongs there, and whether the thinking stands up to scrutiny. Rather than accept shortcuts, we chose to understand the process ourselves — from formulation science to the practical realities of production.

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We don't just put our name on the product. We take responsibility for what is behind it.

FIG. 01 · FOUNDATION & RESEARCH PHASE
FIG. 01 · FOUNDATION & RESEARCH PHASE
CHAPTER 02 · FORMULATION

From an idea to a formulation.

Creating Yeva was never simply about putting ingredients together. It meant understanding the science behind formulation, questioning assumptions, evaluating possibilities, and refining each decision.

01Researching
02Formulation
03Testing
04Refining
05Launching
06Re-formulating
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Developing a product responsibly is not about reaching the first workable version. 'Good enough' is never the standard.

FIG. 02 · LAB SAMPLES & FORMULATION TRIALS
FIG. 02 · LAB SAMPLES & FORMULATION TRIALS
CHAPTER 03 · INTENTION

Made with intention — Every ingredient has a reason.

Thoughtful nutrition begins with purposeful formulation. Selected with intention, designed around real nutritional needs, science-led thinking, radical transparency, and built-in quality from formulation through production.

Purposeful ingredients selected with intention
Thoughtful formulation designed around real needs
Science-led thinking guided by nutritional science
Transparency & quality built into every single step
FIG. 03 · INGREDIENT SELECTION & TRANSPARENCY
FIG. 03 · INGREDIENT SELECTION & TRANSPARENCY
CHAPTER 04 · OWNERSHIP

Built with ownership. Made for real life.

✕We will not use complexity to create the appearance of sophistication.
✕We will not make claims simply because they sound impressive.
✕Trust is not created by saying more. It is earned by doing things properly.
FIG. 04 · MANUFACTURING & QUALITY ASSURANCE
FIG. 04 · MANUFACTURING & QUALITY ASSURANCE
CHAPTER 05 · LEADERSHIP

The people behind Yeva

Swathy Lekshmy is the Founder of Purely Plated LLP, a CSIR-incubated venture focused on functional nutrition and herbal wellness. With a strong interest in developing thoughtful nutrition solutions, she brings together scientific thinking, product development, and a purpose-driven approach to building meaningful wellness products.

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Swathy Lekshmy
Founder & Formulator · CSIR Incubated
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FIG. 05 · FOUNDER & CSIR INCUBATION
FIG. 05 · FOUNDER & CSIR INCUBATION
CHAPTER 06 · HORIZON

And this is only the beginning.

Yeva begins with a single product. But the belief behind it is much bigger. As we grow into new areas of nutrition — from everyday nourishment to future possibilities in gut health, protein, women's nutrition, and healthy ageing — the principle remains: Thoughtful nutrition. Purposeful formulation. Made for real life.

FIG. 06 · YEVA PRODUCTS & FUTURE
FIG. 06 · YEVA PRODUCTS & FUTURE
Yeva About
About YEVA

From idea to finished product, we take ownership.

Yeva brings together formulation expertise, manufacturing capability, and a commitment to transparency under one roof.

We stay hands-on at every stage—from R&D and ingredient selection to manufacturing and packaging. This end-to-end ownership ensures uncompromising quality, deeper product understanding, and total transparency.

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“We don't just put our name on the product. We take responsibility for what is behind it.”

01 / Genesis

Where it began

Better nutrition starts with better questions.

The nutrition landscape is full of choices, claims, and complicated information. We wanted to look closer — to understand what belongs in a formulation, why it belongs there, and whether the thinking behind it stands up to scrutiny.

Rather than accept the shortcuts available to us, we chose to understand the process ourselves — from the science behind formulation to the practical realities of developing and producing a product. That decision shaped everything Yeva would become.

Yeva Genesis
Formulation R&D
02 / FORMULATION PROCESS

From an idea to a formulation.

Creating Yeva was never simply about putting ingredients together. It meant understanding the science behind formulation, questioning assumptions, evaluating possibilities, and refining each decision until the product met the standard we set for ourselves.

CONTINUOUS PERFECTION LIST
✓Researching✓Formulation✓Testing✓Refining✓Launching✓Re-formulating

Formulation is rarely a single line. It's a rigorous process of testing, learning, and refining.

Ingredients must serve a clear purpose, or they are removed.

Combinations must deliver expected results, or they are revisited.

03 / Our Core Pillars

Made with intention.
Every ingredient has a reason.

We believe thoughtful nutrition begins with purposeful formulation. That means looking beyond trends and asking what each ingredient contributes, how it fits within the formulation, and how clearly that thinking can be communicated.

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Purposeful Ingredients

Selected with intention and rigorous justification.

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Thoughtful Formulation

Designed around real nutritional needs and everyday use.

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Science-Led Thinking

Guided by nutritional science rather than passing trends.

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Transparency

Because people deserve to understand what they consume.

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Quality

Built into the process from formulation through production.

04 / Full Ownership

Built with ownership.
Made for real life.

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We will not use complexity to create the appearance of sophistication.

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We will not make claims simply because they sound impressive.

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Trust is not created by saying more. It is earned by doing things properly.

Crafting Nutrition
05 / Non-Negotiables4 Core Tenets

What we will not compromise on.

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We believe a brand is defined as much by what it refuses to do as by what it promises.

01 • Formula Integrity

We will not use complexity to create the appearance of sophistication.

02 • Claim Transparency

We will not make claims simply because they sound impressive.

03 • Ethical Standards

We will not compromise on the standards we believe matter.

04 • Enduring Inquiry

And we will continue to ask the questions that led us here in the first place.

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“Because trust is not created by saying more. It is earned by doing things properly.”

YEVA CORE DOCTRINE • PHILOSOPHY OF RESTRAINT
06 / Leadership✦

The people behind Yeva

Built by people who care about what goes in. Yeva brings together the expertise required to take an idea through formulation, quality, regulation, and production.

Swathy Lekshmy - Founder
CSIR Incubated Venture
CSIR Incubated Venture

Swathy Lekshmy

Founder | Functional Nutrition & Herbal Wellness | Purely Plated LLP

“Developing thoughtful nutrition solutions requires bringing together scientific thinking, product development, and a purpose-driven approach.”

Swathy Lekshmy is the Founder of Purely Plated LLP, a CSIR-incubated venture focused on functional nutrition and herbal wellness. With a strong interest in developing thoughtful nutrition solutions, she brings together scientific thinking, product development, and a purpose-driven approach to building meaningful wellness products.

✦ Purely Plated LLP✦ CSIR Incubated✦ Herbal Wellness
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07 / Future Horizon

And this is only the beginning.

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Yeva begins with a single product. But the belief behind it is much bigger. As we grow into new areas of nutrition — from everyday nourishment to future possibilities in gut health, protein, women’s nutrition, and healthy ageing — the principle remains unchanged:

01Thoughtful nutrition.
02Purposeful formulation.
03Made for real life.