IN a market where traditional pastries still dominate, one local baker is carving out a niche with vegan, dairy-free, reduced-sugar treats inspired by her son’s dietary needs.

Kimara Gentles, an executive pastry chef and founder of Indulge Your Taste Buds, has been developing egg-free, dairy-free, low- and no-sugar pastries aimed at consumers with specific dietary restrictions so they too can have what she describes as “a guilt-free indulgence”.

“We cater to all specific dietary needs, so hyper glycaemic, keto diet, if you’re lactose-intolerant, we offer specialised pastries that cater to those specific needs,” said Gentles.