Trader Joe's is making it easier than ever for consumers of all dietary needs to enjoy the delicious taste of fish with its new Gluten Free Battered Plant-Based Fish Fillets.
While the new Gluten Free Battered Plant-Based Fish Fillets do not actually contain any fish, they're made from an ingenious blend of king oyster mushrooms and jackfruit. This plant-based blend is then coated in a light, crunchy, gluten-free batter for that classic frozen fish filet experience. As Trader Joe's explains, "These totally vegan, gluten-free Fillets capture all the same flavors and textures you’d expect from a boardwalk basket of fried fish, all while containing no animal-derived ingredients."
Perfect for vegans, omnivores, and pescetarians alike, the new fish fillets offer a delicious entree or appetizer option for any night of the week.
Jackfruit-Based Fish Filets
Trader Joe's Has New Gluten Free Battered Plant-Based Fish Fillets
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Seafood - The rise of plant-based alternatives to seafood creates opportunities for companies to expand their product offerings and cater to growing vegan and flexitarian consumer segments.
2. Jackfruit Innovation - Jackfruit's versatility and meat-like texture make it a prime ingredient for imitation meat products, paving the way for increased research and development in this area.
3. Gluten-free Convenience - With more consumers seeking out gluten-free options, the development of convenient, ready-to-eat meals that cater to this dietary need presents an opportunity for food companies to tap into this growing market.
Industry Implications
1. Food Retail - As more consumers adopt plant-based and gluten-free diets, grocers can increase sales and remain competitive by stocking a variety of these products on their shelves.
2. Food Manufacturing - Food manufacturers have the opportunity to innovate by developing new products that utilize jackfruit or other plant-based ingredients to meet the growing demand for meat alternatives.
3. Fast Food - With many fast food chains expanding their plant-based offerings, there is an opportunity for the industry as a whole to invest in developing new products that cater to the growing number of consumers seeking out meatless options.