K. C. Das

For the manufacturer, see K. C. Das (chemist).

Krishna Chandra Das (Bengali: কৃষ্ণচন্দ্র দাশ; 1869–1934), also known as K.C. Das, was a Bengali confectioner, entrepreneur, and businessman who modernised traditional Bengali sweets.^[1][2]

Krishna Chandra Das
কৃষ্ণচন্দ্র দাশ
Born	1869 Bagbazar, Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died	1934 (aged 65) Bagbazar, Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India
Nationality	British Indian
Occupation(s)	Businessman, confectioner, entrepreneur
Years active	1900–1934
Known for	Inventor of Canned Rossogolla, alleged inventor or rosso malai, head of K.C. Das Confectioner
Predecessor	Nobin Chandra Das
Successor	Sarada Charan Das
Spouse	Shwetangini Devi
Children	6, including Sarada Charan Das
Relatives	Bhola Moira
Website	kcdas.co.in

Born in 1869 in Bagbazar, Kolkata, India, Das was the only son of the Bengali confectioner and inventor Nobin Chandra Das.^[3] He is credited with creating "Rasmalai (रस मलाई)"^[4] and inventing canned "Rasgulla (रसगुल्ला)".^[5] These were popularized by his family company, K.C. Das Private Limited, founded by his son, Sarada Charan Das.^[6]

Early life and career

Das was born into a family of confectioners on both sides—his father was Nobin Chandra Das and his mother was Khridmoni Devi. His great-grandfather Bholanath Dey, better known as "Bhola Moira," was a professional confectioner and a poet-minstrel.^[7]

Later life and family

Das was married to Swetangini Devi, with whom he had five sons and one daughter. In 1930, he opened his first shop "Krishna Chandra Das Confectioner," in partnership with his youngest son Sarada Charan Das.^[8]

Contributions and legacy

Das is widely credited with inventing 'Ras Malai' (also known as Rossomalai) and pioneering the concept of canned 'Rosogolla' (Rasgulla), though he is often mistakenly credited with inventing Rasgulla itself. It was actually created by his father Nobin Chandra Das. ^[9]

To market the Rasmalai, Das opened a new confectionery shop in Jorasanko in 1930 with his youngest son Sarada Charan Das. From this location, he promoted canned Rasgulla, which was reportedly the first canned dessert manufactured in India.^[10]

Krishna Chandra Das died in 1934, entrusting the company's operations to his son Sarada Charan Das. Today, K.C. Das Private Limited is known for its products such as Rasgulla and Rasmalai.^[11][12]

See also

• Bengali cuisine
• K.C. Das Grandsons