PARSIPPANY, NJ. โ Franklin Farms, a division of Keystone Natural Holdings, debuted its newest addition to its plant-based product line: plant-based tuna.
Formulated from a blend of plant-based proteins, the plant-based tuna mimics the same texture and taste of tuna fish, according to the company.
โOur plant-based tuna mimics the same bite, texture and flavor as traditional tuna and is unlike any other plant-based offering available in the market today,โ said Cindy Wong, vice president of sales at Franklin Farms. โIt is a 1:1 replacement for regular canned tuna but is 100% fish-free and perfect to use for tuna salad, tuna sandwiches, tuna casseroles and more.โ
It is available in two varieties: original and jalapeรฑo. The refrigerated product is non-GMO, free-from mercury and will be available to purchase in 5-oz packages in stores nationwide later this month, according to the company. The tuna joins Franklin Farmsโ existing plant-based line, which includes options like vegetable patties, tofu, seitan, tempeh and chickpea tofu.
โWe hope our new plant-based tuna will provide a flavor-forward, high-quality, vegan alternative to shoppers while helping with common seafood sustainability issues, such as overfishing, pollution and bycatch,โ Ms. Wong said. โBy creating innovative plant-based options and making these options accessible to consumers, we aim to create a positive impact and a healthier, happier planet.โ
