Plant-powered tuna producer Kuleana is now making its innovative seafood alternative available at Poké Bar restaurants across North America. The vibrant plant-based tuna is said to be "virtually indistinguishable from the ocean-caught version in taste, texture and presentation," and it helps to offer foodservice operators more choices when it comes to serving environmentally friendly meatless alternatives. In terms of comparing this nutrient-rich fishless product to a real one, the brand likens it to farmed or sport-fished tuna filet.
The next-generation seafood product from Kuleana is made with a handful of wholesome ingredients like radish, algae and bamboo fiber, and the seafood alternative is loaded with benefits, including the fact that it is free from cholesterol, with less than 0.5% of saturated fat and it's full of omega-3 DHA, iron and Vitamin B12.
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Kuleana's Plant-Based Tuna is Available at Poké Bar Restaurants
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Seafood Alternatives - There is an opportunity to innovate in the plant-based seafood industry by utilizing wholesome ingredients to create nutrient-rich alternatives in taste, texture, and presentation to traditional seafood products.
2. Environmentally Friendly Food Choices - There is a growing demand for foodservice operators to offer more plant-based options, providing a new market for innovative alternatives such as Kuleana's plant-based tuna.
3. Replicating Traditional Seafood Products - Innovative companies such as Kuleana are finding success in replicating the taste, texture, and presentation of traditional seafood products, presenting opportunities for further advancements in the industry.
Industry Implications
1. Plant-based Food Industry - There is an opportunity for innovation in the plant-based food industry, using wholesome ingredients to create nutrient-rich alternatives to traditional meat and seafood products.
2. Foodservice Industry - There is a growing demand for environmentally-friendly food choices in the foodservice industry, providing opportunities for innovative plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products.
3. Seafood Industry - The seafood industry has the potential to be disrupted by innovative plant-based alternatives such as Kuleana's plant-based tuna, which offer similar taste, texture, and health benefits without the environmental impact of ocean-caught seafood.