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    <h1>Authentic Homemade Pickles</h1>
    <p>A Journey of Purity, Passion, and Traditional Taste</p>
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        <h2 class="card-title"><i class="fas fa-home"></i> Our Story</h2>
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            Our journey began with a simple love for traditional home-made pickles — the kind our grandmothers used to make with patience, purity, and passion.
            As people moved into fast-paced lifestyles, these authentic flavors slowly disappeared from their dining tables.
            We started **[Your Brand Name]** to bring back those nostalgic tastes using the same age-old recipes that have been passed down through generations.
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            What began in a small kitchen with a few jars of Aavakaya and Gongura has today grown into a trusted brand delivering authentic Andhra pickles to homes across India and abroad.
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        <h2 class="card-title"><i class="fas fa-hand-holding-heart"></i> Handcrafted With Love – The Traditional Way</h2>
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            Every jar of our pickle is handmade, not factory-produced. We ensure a true home-style touch in every step:
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            <li><i class="fas fa-sun"></i> Sun-dried ingredients</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-mortar-pestle"></i> Stone-ground spices</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-wine-bottle"></i> Wooden barrel fermentation</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-slash"></i> Zero shortcuts or artificial processes</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-clock"></i> Slow marination for days for deep flavor infusion</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-oil-can"></i> Pure cold-pressed oils</li>
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            We strictly avoid preservatives, artificial colors, and add no synthetic flavors.
            The result? Pickles that are safe, fresh, aromatic, and bursting with authentic taste.
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        <h2 class="card-title"><i class="fas fa-seedling"></i> Premium Ingredients — Nothing Less</h2>
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            <li><i class="fas fa-leaf"></i> Fresh farm-picked mangoes, lemons, chillies, and vegetables</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-oil-can"></i> Cold-pressed sesame & groundnut oil</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-mountain"></i> High-quality rock salt (low sodium)</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-pepper-hot"></i> Guntur & Byadgi chilli powder (for perfect heat and color)</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-herbs"></i> Sun-dried spices for maximum aroma</li>
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            We partner directly with farmers to ensure purity, consistency, and unbeatable taste.
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        <h2 class="card-title"><i class="fas fa-trophy"></i> Why Choose Our Pickles?</h2>
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                <h3 class="feature-title"><i class="fas fa-cookie-bite"></i> 100% Homemade Style</h3>
                <p>Using the same process your grandmother used, ensuring authentic texture and flavor.</p>
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                <h3 class="feature-title"><i class="fas fa-ban"></i> No Preservatives</h3>
                <p>Just pure, natural ingredients, spices, and cold-pressed oil for natural shelf life.</p>
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                <h3 class="feature-title"><i class="fas fa-microscope"></i> Hygienically Prepared</h3>
                <p>Our kitchen follows strict cleanliness and FSSAI standards. Every jar is sterilized.</p>
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                <h3 class="feature-title"><i class="fas fa-globe-asia"></i> Rich Regional Flavors</h3>
                <p>Authentic Andhra, Telangana, and South Indian recipes curated by expert home chefs.</p>
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                <h3 class="feature-title"><i class="fas fa-hourglass-half"></i> Slow Marinated</h3>
                <p>Letting spices blend naturally over time in oil to develop the signature deep, complex taste.</p>
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                <h3 class="feature-title"><i class="fas fa-box"></i> Small Batch Production</h3>
                <p>Ensures consistent taste, freshness, and quality control in every single jar we ship.</p>
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            <h2 class="card-title" style="font-size: 22px; margin-top: 0;"><i class="fas fa-bullseye"></i> Our Mission</h2>
            <p class="card-text" style="font-size: 15px;">To preserve traditional Indian flavors and deliver high-quality, home-style pickles made with honesty, love, and authenticity.</p>
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            <h2 class="card-title" style="font-size: 22px; margin-top: 0;"><i class="fas fa-eye"></i> Our Vision</h2>
            <p class="card-text" style="font-size: 15px;">To become India's most trusted pickle brand, known for real ingredients, regional flavors, and handcrafted quality across the globe.</p>
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            <h2 class="card-title" style="font-size: 22px; margin-top: 0;"><i class="fas fa-handshake"></i> Core Values</h2>
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                <li style="font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 5px;"><i class="fas fa-check"></i> Purity & Authenticity</li>
                <li style="font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 5px;"><i class="fas fa-check"></i> Hygiene & Safety</li>
                <li style="font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 5px;"><i class="fas fa-check"></i> Honesty & Transparency</li>
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        <h2 class="card-title"><i class="fas fa-map-marked-alt"></i> Our Process — From Farm to Jar</h2>
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            <li><i class="fa-solid">1</i> Fresh ingredients sourced directly from local, ethical farmers.</li>
            <li><i class="fa-solid">2</i> Sun drying, meticulous cleaning & manual sorting.</li>
            <li><i class="fa-solid">3</i> Hand-cutting and traditional hand-mixing of spices.</li>
            <li><i class="fa-solid">4</i> Marinating in pure, cold-pressed oils.</li>
            <li><i class="fa-solid">5</i> Natural fermentation under sunlight (where applicable).</li>
            <li><i class="fa-solid">6</i> Rigorous quality check, airtight jar filling, and sealing.</li>
            <li><i class="fa-solid">7</i> Secure packaging and delivery for freshness to your doorstep.</li>
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        <h2 class="card-title"><i class="fas fa-jar"></i> Regional Specialties We Offer</h2>
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            <li><i class="fas fa-pepper-hot"></i> Aavakaya Mango Pickle</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-pepper-hot"></i> Andhra Gongura Pickle</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-pepper-hot"></i> Garlic Pickle (North & South Style)</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-pepper-hot"></i> Lemon Pickle (Sweet & Spicy)</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-pepper-hot"></i> Tomato Pickle (Seasonal Special)</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-pepper-hot"></i> Premium Non-Veg Chicken Pickle</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-pepper-hot"></i> Prawn Pickle (Coastal Special)</li>
            <li><i class="fas fa-pepper-hot"></i> Veg & Non-Veg Special Blends</li>
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        <h2 class="card-title"><i class="fas fa-heart"></i> Customer Love</h2>
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            With thousands of happy customers across India, USA, UK, UAE, and Australia, we’re proud that our pickles remind people of their childhood and home. **Join the family of happy pickle lovers today!**
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