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

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Create endless varieties of meatless meals with these Jack and Annie's vegan plant-based meatballs! Crafted with chefs in mind, this versatile vegan meat alternative replicates the taste and texture of traditional meatballs. These meatballs are made with sustainable, nutritious jackfruit as their first ingredient, then mixed with a signature blend of authentic Italian seasonings. This protein-packed jackfruit is the perfect way to mimic meatballs because of its natural savory but neutral flavor. Add custom sauces to create restaurant quality pasta dishes, sandwiches, and specialty pizza. This healthy alternative is low in calories, saturated fat, and cholesterol, and is chock full of naturally-occurring nutrients, allowing you to offer a well-rounded meat alternative to your customers that has approximately 29% less fat than traditional Italian meatballs.

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 meatballs is jackfruit, mixed with binders like soy flour, spices, and onion to create delicious, versatile vegan meatballs. These Italian seasoned meatballs are ready to be incorporated into your customers' favorite dishes. Introduce customers to the wonder of this delicious meat alternative by adding these meatballs 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!