Karana
We make food you can feel good about eating more of. We bring out the best in plants that are sustainably sourced and naturally meat-like, then we process them as little as possible. That means you can kiss goodbye to ingredients lists longer than your attention span. Thats because the No 1 ingredient in our first products really is just that a hero. With a texture and taste thats naturally just like meat, its hard to believe jackfruit is really a plant. Try it and see for yourself Jackfruit grabs onto sauces, spices and seasoning, making it an absolute flavour magnet, with a texture that brings something new to every dish. With high fibre levels, no cholesterol, low fat and low calories compared to meat, its guilt-free in more ways than one. Well, OK not everywhere. But it is a hugely plentiful resource and at the moment, a lot of it is going to waste. We want to change that. WHAT ARE THE CHEFS PREPARING? KARANA can be a delicious recipe inclusion or ingredient alternative for anyone interested in plant-forward meals. A desirable nutrition profile makes it worth indulging in, too like the low total and saturated fat, the high fibre content, and the absence of sugar. These attributes tend to be most attractive to my private clients focused on weight management, blood sugar control and digestive health. I enjoy using jackfruit because it is a great plant-based alternative that appeals to not just vegans and vegetarians, but customers who are generally trying to reduce their meat consumption. As a chef, I also find jackfruit a very versatile ingredient that can be adapted to many different recipes to produce satisfying, enjoyable dishes. Karana has been and will continue to be one of the best players in the market simply because they know that they have a good, natural meat alternative that effectively follows the timeless ethos of simplicity being paramount to quality. Very few additives, chemicals, processes, manipulation. Just a good product, naturally grown. At Candlenut we believe in using the best ...