Jackfruit [Jak-Froot]: N a Delicious Miracle Food, Packed Full of Fiber, Low in Calories and Good Any Darn Time You’Re Hungry
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jackfruit [jak-froot]: N a delicious miracle food, packed full of fiber, low in calories and good any darn time you’re hungry HUGEST King of tree-borne the Jungle fruit Versatility Grows to a whop- ping You can eat it like a 100 lbs! meat, veggie or fruit we’re about making All for the farmers things better: Straight-from-farm supply chains Good eats Farmers’ lives that put $ back in farmers’ pockets Our footprint THAT’S real-life jackfruit toss in PRESS CONTACT: [email protected] WWW.THEJACKFRUITCOMPANY.COM @TheJackfruitCo CHEW ON THESE VEGGIE-LOVIN’ TIDBITS... PRESS CONTACT: [email protected] WWW.THEJACKFRUITCOMPANY.COM @TheJackfruitCo THE JACKFRUIT COMPANY™ FAQS COMPANY Who founded The Jackfruit Company™ and why? The Jackfruit Company story began in India, where our founder, Annie Ryu traveled in 2011 on a medical student mission. She saw her first jackfruit at a local market. A closer inspection and taste piqued her curiosity about the fruit in the Indian diet. She learned that the majority of jackfruit grown there went to waste, and despite its various uses, the fruit wasn’t fulfilling its potential. Annie felt there had to be a way to use it to improve health, farmer’s livelihoods and our eco-footprint – so she did. Annie is a social entrepreneur – a business developer with a conscience. She used her new knowledge about jackfruit to develop it into a healthy main dish for vegans, vegetarians and anyone looking for nutritious meat replacements. It is soy, gluten, nut and cholesterol free. It is low calorie and rich in fiber, too. Because it is harvested before it ripens, there’s no sugar in the fruit. It adapts to spices and flavorings and looks like shredded meat, but it’s cruelty-free! PRODUCTS What is jackfruit? Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that is native to India. It is the largest tree-borne fruit found in the world and is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family. A mature jackfruit tree can produce between 100-200 fruits per year, and a single Jackfruit can weigh up to 100 pounds. What does jackfruit taste like? What is it like? Young jackfruit (before it’s ripe) has a texture similar to pulled pork and a neutral flavor, so it takes on the flavor of whatever sauce or seasoning it is cooked with, like our BBQ, Tex-Mex, Teriyaki, and Curry flavors. Ripe Jackfruit is tropically sweet, and has a flavor that tastes like a combination of banana/mango/pineapple. The flavor of “Juicy Fruit” gum is rumored to have been modeled after the flavor of ripe jackfruit. What are some of the key nutritional benefits of jackfruit? Young jackfruit is known to contain significant amounts of vitamin A and flavonoid pigments (carotene-ß, xanthin, lutein and cryptoxanthin-ß), offering antioxidant and vision support, as well as rich amounts of vitamin C and B-complex vitamins. Additionally, jackfruit is low in calories and sodium, and does not contain cholesterol or unhealthy fats. Additionally, ripe jackfruit is high in sugar, higher in calories, and has less fiber than young jackfruit. Ripe jackfruit is high in Vitamin E and manganese as well. Are there other environmental or socioeconomic reasons to choose jackfruit? Our founder, Annie, saw an opportunity to make a strong environmental and socioeconomic impact within India. The Jackfruit Company began with a mission to reclaim 70 percent of the jackfruit in India that was going to waste, and in the process has provided economic opportunities for more than 1,000 farming families. Through harvesting wild jackfruit, farmers gain the ability to have multiple income streams, and by converting their land to organic and selling organic jackfruit, they can garner a premium price for all crops they sell. Are your products gluten-free? Our frozen entrees are certified gluten-free with the exception of our Teriyaki flavored jackfruit. This preparation contains soy sauce, and therefore is not gluten-free. Are all of the ingredients organic? At this time, only our Lightly Seasoned Meal-Starter is 100% USDA certified organic. However, many of our products are made with organic ingredients. We are committed to continued work to ensure that all of our ingredients are organic. At this time, all of our products are Non-GMO verified or in process of being verified by the Non-GMO Project. Additionally, we take our commitment to organic a step further by taking steps and offering resources to help farmers in India convert to organic farming. Are your products vegan? A majority of The Jackfruit Company™ products are vegan; however, we have two Frozen Entrees that are vegetarian, our Enchilada Jackfruit Bowl and Pasta Jackfruit Bowl, as they do contain dairy-based cheese. Are your products dairy-free? Is the cheese you use plant-based? A majority of The Jackfruit Company™ products are dairy-free, however, we have two frozen entrees that contain dairy-based cheese (our Enchilada Jackfruit Bowl and Pasta Jackfruit Bowl). PRESS CONTACT: [email protected] WWW.THEJACKFRUITCOMPANY.COM @TheJackfruitCo FAQS CONTINUED What’s in your current product portfolio - product types, MSRP, sizes/flavors? The Jackfruit Company provides delicious meat alternative products as well as frozen Ripe Jackfruit... MEAL STARTERS (2.5, ½ cup servings) FROZEN POUCHES (2.5, ½ cup servings) BBQ Tex-Mex Curry Teriyaki Lemon Garlic Lightly Seasoned BBQ Tex-Mex Curry Lightly Seasoned 10 oz, $4.99 10 oz, $4.99 10 oz, $4.99 10 oz, $4.99 10 oz, $4.99 9 oz, $4.99 10 oz, $4.99 10 oz, $4.99 10 oz, $4.99 9 oz, $4.99 Our meal starters provide consumers with a convenient and healthy way to Our same meal starter favorites, now also available integrate plant-based foods and jackfruit, into your favorite meals to offer in the frozen section of your local store, providing a meaty flavor and texture. convenient and healthy way to integrate plant-based foods and jackfruit, into your favorite meals to offer meaty flavor and texture. SINGLE-SERVE FROZEN ENTREES (Jackfruit Bowls) Our Frozen Entrees deliver FROZEN anywhere from 8-15g protein and are a good source of RIPE JACKFRUIT Our sweet, ripe jackfruit, ready protein. They are all also to add to your favorite smoothie organic, Non-GMO verified by or dessert, or an anytime sweet Ripe the Non-GMO Project, soy-free Enchilada Teriyaki Pasta Curry snack. 10 oz, $5.99 and certified gluten-free (except 9.5 oz, $5.49 9 oz, $5.49 9 oz, $5.49 9 oz, $5.49 for the Teriyaki preparation). Simply heat up and enjoy! PRODUCTION How do you select the farmers from who you purchase your jackfruit? The majority of jackfruit in India goes to waste to due lack of efficient supply chains. We invest significant resources to identify such jackfruit farmers who are impacted due to inefficient supply chains. Our selection criteria also includes stringent fruit-quality standard and fruit seasonality. How many farmers do you currently work with to source jackfruit? We work with more than 1,000 farms in India to source our high-quality jackfruit. How to you ensure your farmers meet your standards both initially and then ongoing? Our farmers are trained to identify the right quality fruit according to our our fruit specifications that we share with each farmer we partner with. Such training helps farmers harvest only the right quality of fruit. Once fruits are delivered to food factories, each fruit is inspected twice by trained factory workers before selecting for further processing. How many stores now carry The Jackfruit Company™ products? What are some of your marque retail partners? The Jackfruit Company™ products can be found at more than 6,000 stores nationwide; use the Store Locator on our website to locate a store near you. Some of the retailers that carry our products include: Kroger, Publix, Safeway/Albertson’s, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Natural Grocers, Walmart, HEB, Meijer and Wegmans. A selection of our products can also be purchased online at www.veganessentials.com, simply search for “The Jackfruit Company”. PRESS CONTACT: [email protected] WWW.THEJACKFRUITCOMPANY.COM @TheJackfruitCo COOL NEW LOGO THAT’S real-life jackfruit PLANT-BASED JACKFRUIT MEAL-STARTERS jackfruit+ seasoning, that’s it ALL NEW POUCH PACKAGING KNOW JACK The Jackfruit Company is the leading jackfruit brand in the U.S. jackfruit [jak-froot]: N a delicious miracle food, packed full Data source: SPINS IRI Total MULO 52 weeks ending 12/3/17 of fiber, low in calories and good any darn time you’re hungry Jackfruit trend accelerates plant-based categories King of HUGEST Plant-based foods are growing 8.1% per year the Jungle tree-borne 69% of consumers are eating more meatless meals Versatility fruit Grows to a Why jackfruit meal-starters You can eat it like a whopping meat, veggie or fruit 100 lbs! • Uniquely plant-based ‘meaty’ texture + delicious versatility • High in fiber we’re about making • Whole food ingredients + delicious globally-inspired flavors All for the farmers things better: • Easy + convenient, just heat + eat Straight-from-farm supply chains Good eats Farmers’ lives that put $ back in farmers’ pockets Our footprint THE PERFECT MEAT ALTERNATIVE FOR ANY RECIPE JACKFRUIT READY TO EAT OR ADD TO YOUR FAVORITE DISH A LIGHT MEDITERRANEAN BLEND A SWEET & SMOKY BLEND OF FRESH CITRUS & HERBS OF TOMATO & MESQUITE Nutrition Facts Nutrition Facts Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1/3 cup (85g) Serving Size 1/2 cup (110g) Serving Size 1/2 cup (110g) New! 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