“Americans eat more than 1 billion pounds of tuna every year,” states JINKA CEO and Founder Alberta Liao, as her line of vegan tuna spread launches in Whole Foods Market across the US. Vegan tuna products continue to gain traction as consumer awareness increases globally driving demand.
Jinka Unveils World’s First Fully Prepared Plant-Based Calamari
Alt-seafood company Jinka recently revealed what may be the first pre-cooked plant-based calamari on the retail market. Jinka quietly previewed the novel appetizer at a recent trade show, which appears to be sold as a perishable frozen product. According to the packaging, Jinka’s tempura-battered rings offer the same taste and texture as squid calamari, along with protein and omega-3 fatty acids. The product can be eaten in snack or appetizer form, or as the centerpiece of a meal. While labeled Non-GMO, the ingredients have not yet been specified. Pending an official launch date, Jinka’s calamari would join the brand’s current line of plant-based tuna spreads and crab cakes. Though plant-based alternatives to fish and crabs are accelerating, specialized seafood delicacies like squid and lobster remain a …
