Brote Mercado Saludable sells keto products in Punta del Este and also gluten-free, sugar-free, organic, vegan and protein foods, with its own store and an online shop. Its catalog is organized by eating style and by pantry category. That filter system solves a concrete problem: people following a specific diet often waste time reading labels on general supermarket shelves.
What they sell
The offering combines pantry and wellness. In food there are bulk products, sugar-free granolas and mixes, nuts and seeds, dried fruit, breads and crackers, snacks, cheeses and spreads, frozen goods, oils, spices and sweeteners. There are also kombucha, yerba mate, yogurts and grazing boards, with a gluten- free version. In wellness they include supplements, protein powders and superfoods, herbalism, aromatherapy and natural cosmetics. A homewares line rounds out the range.
What the keto diet is
The ketogenic, or keto, diet drastically reduces carbohydrates (generally between 20 and 50 grams a day) and increases the share of fats, with a moderate protein intake. With less glucose available, the body switches to using fat as its main source of energy and produces ketone bodies, a state known as ketosis. The method emerged in the 1920s as a medical treatment for epilepsy in children. Today it is also adopted by people who want to control sugar intake or lose weight. Because of how restrictive it is, it is advisable to consult a doctor or nutritionist first, especially with pre-existing health conditions. That is Brote’s niche: flour substitutes, sweeteners and spreads compatible with that way of eating, which are hard to find on conventional shelves.
In-house kitchen: alfajores, truffles and keto dishes
Besides reselling brands, Brote makes food in its own kitchen. The Cocina Brote line includes keto alfajores (dulce de leche, red berries, coconut and lemon), keto cones and truffles, gluten-free keto cookies and keto dulce de leche. There are also seed and sourdough crackers, chia pudding, quinoa bowls, protein salad, protein pancakes, sandwiches, sauerkraut and ginger shots. Most kitchen products are delivered only within Maldonado.
How to order and receive your purchase
Orders are placed at brotemercadosaludable.uy or by WhatsApp (092 014 664). Shipments reach the whole country within 24 to 72 business hours. The site lists free shipping on purchases over UYU 3,500; below that amount, the cost is paid to the carrier on delivery. You can also pick up at the store at no charge, once Brote confirms the order is ready.
Where Brote is in Punta del Este
The store is on the corner of San Francisco and Pascual Gattas, in the Galería Open Mall, behind Punta Shopping. It is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. The parking lot has a charging station for electric cars; in our article where to charge your electric car in Punta del Este you will find the full map of the coastal network. The location lets you take care of several errands in one stop: around Punta Shopping are the Tienda Inglesa supermarket and businesses for paying taxes and utilities, money orders and currency exchange.
More information: brotemercadosaludable.uy · Instagram @brote_puntadeleste. More food and wellness options in the area: Punta del Este Wellness Circuit.
