Selva Sonali describes herself as a curious inventor, sugar enthusiast, and bubbly designer. As a confectionery artist and graphic designer based in Quebec, Canada, Sonali has spent years baking up a sugary realm of fantastic donuts, and she has managed to do so using only all-natural ingredients. When she can’t find organic alternatives, this sugar queen uses plant-based dyes to create the awesome colors her treats have come to be known for.
Selva Sonali describes herself as a curious inventor, sugar enthusiast, and bubbly designer. As a confectionery artist and graphic designer based in Quebec, Canada, Sonali has spent years baking up a sugary realm of fantastic donuts, and she has managed to do so using only all-natural ingredients. When she can’t find organic alternatives, this sugar queen uses plant-based dyes to create the awesome colors her treats have come to be known for.
On her website, the donut master explained her reasons for choosing natural ingredients rather than the readily available options on every supermarket shelf:
“In 2015, I started writing down recipes for this cookbook project. As I continued to fine- tune my book in 2017, I joined Instagram and began to share my donut creations. After being constantly asked how I bake donuts, I realized many of the baking ingredients were not eco-friendly or far too processed. The food industry is flooded with processed food, as well as artificial flavours, sweeteners, colours, and preservatives. So I started to spend time researching and partnering with like-minded food-lovers, recipe testers, developers, and food scientists who share my vision of creating products that are a healthier alternative.”
A quick glance through her Instagram profile will have you excited and craving for days. She not only makes delightful donuts, she also dabbles in cake popsicles, cupcakes, and cookies, and has started experimenting with painting directly on food.
Throughout her years working on colorful treats using the most natural ingredients she can find, Sonali explains that her ultimate goal is to eventually “create a positive brand using environmentally conscious ingredients and materials associated with confectionery art and home décor, all while bringing joy to the planet one sweet treat at a time.”
