Mixtape Kitchens, LLC

B-SIDES is an innovative upcycled snack company based in Brooklyn, NY, founded in 2024 by Yousuf Ahmed. Operating as the DBA of Mixtape Kitchens, LLC, the company specializes in creating sustainable, plant-based snack foods that address food waste while delivering exceptional taste and nutrition. Their flagship product, B-SIDES Crunch Puffs, are protein-packed snacks made from upcycled ingredients including corn flour from milling grits and oat protein from oat milk production. The company offers multiple flavors including Cheddar, Ranch, Jalapeno, and Variety Packs, with each serving containing 5-10 grams of complete plant protein. B-SIDES products are free from the top 9 allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) and are vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free. The company serves health-conscious consumers, environmentally aware shoppers, and those with dietary restrictions through direct-to-consumer sales via their e-commerce platform and wholesale distribution to retail partners. Their products feature clean ingredient profiles with non-GMO upcycled corn flour, pea protein, organic corn flour, and plant-based seasonings. B-SIDES has built a strong customer base with positive reviews highlighting taste, texture, and nutritional benefits, while maintaining a commitment to sustainability through upcycling practices and partnerships with organizations like repurpose.global for carbon footprint offsetting.