At Natural Products Expo West, Planet Based Foods is unveiling its latest plant-powered innovations, including plant-based taquitos made with nutrient-dense, hemp-based meat and vegan cheese.
Thanks to a cutting-edge production process, the brand is the first to use hemp seed, along with pea protein and brown rice, to maximize nutrients and fiber in its plant-based meats with zero waste.
Planet Based Foods' taquitos are now available to foodservice and retail buyers and direct-to-consumer distribution is set for spring 2022. This unique new option speaks to brands and consumers who are looking for soy-free and GMO-free plant-based solutions that are uncompromising when it comes to flavor, texture and convenience. With plant-based protein, this product and others from the brand promise to nourish people and support the planet for years to come.
Hemp-Based Taquitos
Planet Based Foods' Plant-Based Taquitos Feature a Creative Alt Meat
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