Wakao Foods launches jackfruit meat

The range of Wakao Jack Meat is curated to suit different tastes, from meat lovers to fitness enthusiasts

Wakao Foods, a Goa-based sustainable food brand that offers handpicked natural products, has launched its first jackfruit meat offering with a vision of benefiting the planet. The company stands for creating a better tomorrow – one where humanity thrives, with products that are curated from ethically grown and sourced produce that are then hygienically processed and packaged.

With the launch of its vegan and eco-friendly range, Wakao Foods highlights the lesser-known superfood of the South, Jackfruit. Being incredibly versatile and high in fiber content, the humble jackfruit is the ideal inclusive food that is perfect for every dietary choice. It has a unique meat-like texture that makes for a guilt-free vegan and gluten-free alternative with restricted use of GMOs for a healthier choice. It is low in calories, fat and carbs as well, making it naturally acceptable by all.

The range of Wakao Jack Meat is curated to suit different tastes, from meat lovers to fitness enthusiasts. The Ready to Cook varieties include the Raw Jack, which can be used as a meat substitute in any recipe for a decadent vegan alternative and the Jack Burger Patty, which makes cheat meals healthy in a never seen before avatar. The Ready to Eat varieties include the Teriyaki Jack, that is perfectly paired with a slider or as a Frankie to enhance its flavors, the BBQ Jack, that makes for a mouth-watering filling for wraps and the Butter Jack, that is the go-to choice to whip up a quick meal along with a side of some steaming rice.

Spearheaded by Sairaj Dhond, Founder & CEO, Wakao Foods is committed to supporting indigenous agricultural practices and fair pricing for farmers at the heart of their venture. With deep roots with the farmers across South India, the company is tirelessly working towards the welfare of these communities through their ‘friends of farmers’ initiative. 1% of their sales proceeds are donated to local farmers around India who are working to feed the country.

On the launch of Wakao Foods, Dhond said, “Jackfruit is something that is grown right here in our backyard in Goa and we want to take this nutritional fruit and make optimal use of its versatility. After a lot of meticulous research and planning, we have started this proud made in India initiative and are super excited to pioneer the jackfruit meat phenomena in the country. We hope to provide this healthy, tasty and guilt-free food option across the length and breadth of the country and penetrate into the global market. Wakao will be a made in India product that makes waves around the world.”