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Create endless varieties of meatless meals with this Jackfruit Company naked jackfruit! Crafted with chefs in mind, this versatile tender vegan meat alternative replicates the size and texture of chicken chunks and shredded pork. This product is the perfect way to mimic shredded meat because of its slightly sweet but neutral flavor. Add custom seasonings or sauces to use it as a meat alternative to create restaurant quality tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, salads, or rice bowls. This healthy alternative is low in calories, contains no saturated fats or cholesterol, and is chock full of naturally-occurring nutrients, allowing you to offer a pure unadulterated meat alternative to your customers. Quick and easy to prepare, you can add a house-made spice blend or sauce, then pan fry the jackfruit for 8-10 minutes until heated thoroughly. It can be left whole or broken up in the pan for finer shreds depending on what your desired usage is. Capture a piece of the growing vegan market by using this jackfruit to create original dishes that'll please any guest!
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. The fruit contains a plethora of nutrients including heart-healthy potassium, vitamin A and C, magnesium, calcium, iron, and riboflavin. This young jackfruit product is best when cooked with added ingredients for optimal flavor and texture. Plus, this product can save you valuable space in your walk-in fridge since it can be stored at room temperature until opened. Allow your customers to experience the wonder of jackfruit by adding it 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 overadundance 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 6000 retailers from a network of 1000 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!