Food-tech developer and manufacturer of innovative plant-based alternatives Vgarden recently came out with a canned vegan tuna that rivals the look, taste and texture of the canned kitchen staple. This tuna analog is 100% plant-derived and it promises to help with a number of growing issues, namely overfishing, declining wild tuna populations and the increased demand for plant-based alternatives from consumers.
The tinned plant-based tuna made with pea protein is said to have "a very distinct flaky, yet moist and chewy texture, with a powerful fresh-from-the sea aroma." This product is one that's clean-label, affordable and sustainable and it was born out of a year of experimenting with different ingredients and processes. The private-label product is now being introduced to retail and foodservice in pouches for chilled storage, as well as cans for an authentic "tuna" experience.
Canned Vegan Tunas
Vgarden's Canned Tuna Analog Helps to Challenge Overfishing
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