Food-tech developer and manufacturer of innovative plant-based alternatives Vgarden recently came out with a canned vegan tuna that rivals the look, taste and texture of the canned kitchen staple. This tuna analog is 100% plant-derived and it promises to help with a number of growing issues, namely overfishing, declining wild tuna populations and the increased demand for plant-based alternatives from consumers.
The tinned plant-based tuna made with pea protein is said to have “a very distinct flaky, yet moist and chewy texture, with a powerful fresh-from-the sea aroma.” This product is one that’s clean-label, affordable and sustainable and it was born out of a year of experimenting with different ingredients and processes. The private-label product is now being introduced to retail and foodservice in pouches for chilled storage, as well as cans for an authentic “tuna” experience.
