Jack & Annie's Vegan Plant-Based Chicken Tenders 2.5 lb. - 4/Case

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Create endless varieties of meatless meals with these Jack and Annie's vegan plant-based tenders! Crafted with chefs in mind, this versatile whole plant meat alternative replicates the taste and texture of traditional chicken tenders. These tenders are made with sustainable, nutritious jackfruit as their first ingredient, then coated in a panko-style breading and cooked to golden brown perfection. This protein-packed jackfruit is the perfect way to mimic chicken tenders because of its slightly sweet but neutral flavor. Cook them as is or add custom seasonings or sauces to these tenders to create restaurant quality chicken tender meals. This healthy alternative is low in calories, saturated fat, and cholesterol, and is chock full of naturally-occurring nutrients like 4 grams of fiber, allowing you to offer a well-rounded meat alternative to your customers that has approximately 39% less fat than traditional chicken tenders. Serve them plain with a basket of french fries, alongside a classic dipping sauce, or tossed in a house-made sauce to use them in a variety of preparations.

Native to Southeast Asia, jackfruit is an exotic fruit grown in tropical climates. Boasting a unique spiky exterior and tender stringy interior, jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world, growing up to 100 lb. It can be harvested at various stages of maturity to achieve different flavors and textures, with Jack and Annie's also ensuring their jackfruit is sustainably harvested from wild jackfruit trees. The fruit contains a plethora of nutrients including heart-healthy potassium, vitamin A and C, magnesium, calcium, iron, and riboflavin. Harnessing the bountiful health benefits of the fruit, the first ingredient in these tenders is jackfruit, mixed with binders like soy flour, pea protein, and spices to create delicious, versatile tenders. These lightly seasoned tenders are ready to be incorporated into your customers' favorite dishes. Introduce customers to the wonder of this delicious meat alternative by adding these tenders to your menu!

Founded in Boulder, Colorado, the Jackfruit Company and Jack and Annie's were started by Annie Ryu, a medical student who traveled to India and was enamored by jackfruit, a plentiful and popular dietary staple food in Southeast Asia. After learning of its nutritional benefits and overabundance in Asia, but lack of internationally availability, Annie set out bring jackfruit to the U.S. to support jackfruit growers, reduce food waste, and offer a healthy meat-free protein. Harnessing her entrepreneurial spirit, Annie has not only grown the Jackfruit Company and Jack and Annie's, she has pioneered the popularity of jackfruit in the U.S. by creating supply chains that provide jackfruit to over 6,000 retailers from a network of 1,000 family farms. As the global leader today, the Jackfruit Company continues to source jackfruit ethically and sustainably while improving the lives of farmers, communities, partners, and customers!