Plant-Based Tuna Takes on Bay Area with Impact Food Launching at Onigilly Restaurant

Impact Food, a plant-based seafood startup, has announced the debut of its sushi-grade, raw plant-based tuna at Onigilly, a Bay Area Japanese eatery. Onigilly will serve Impact’s whole-cut, raw tuna in their Onigilly Rice Balls and Poke Bowls from March 15. Impact’s tuna product, made with nine ingredients including pea protein, algae and vegetable juice, is said to be high in Omega-3 fatty acids, low in calories, and free from cholesterol and mercury. The company uses scalable texturization technology and processes and utilizes standard off-the-shelf equipment.

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Impact Tuna is a game-changing product that provides the same umami taste, delicate texture, and nutritional value as conventional fish without contributing to overfishing. This is particularly important as the world faces a crisis of overfishing and depletion of the ocean’s natural resources.

According to the co-founders of Onigilly, Impact Tuna is a “game-changing” product that they are thrilled to serve their guests. They pride themselves on offering authentic and innovative Japanese cuisine and see the introduction of Impact Tuna as a testament to their commitment to this.

Kelly Pan, co-founder and CEO of Impact, stated that the company strives to empower consumers to choose food that is better for them and the environment without compromising on taste. The debut of Impact Tuna at Onigilly is an emotional moment for the company, with co-founders sharing their excitement at seeing a product they have worked so hard on finally being available to the public.

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As consumers, we can make choices that impact the world around us. By choosing plant-based alternatives like Impact Tuna, we can help to reduce the demand for overfished and depleted species and promote sustainable practices. We can also encourage restaurants and food companies to offer more plant-based options by seeking out and supporting businesses like Onigilly and Impact Food. Let’s choose our impact and make a difference for the planet and our health.

The debut of Impact Tuna at Onigilly is an exciting development for the plant-based seafood industry and a positive step towards a more sustainable food system. As consumers, we can Support this movement by choosing plant-based options, seeking out businesses that offer sustainable alternatives, and encouraging others to do the same. Together, we can positively impact the planet and create a better future for all.

Check out these vegan tuna recipes you can make at home!

• Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Salad Sandwich [Vegan]
• UnTuna Wraps [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
• ‘Tuna’ Stuffed Peppers [Vegan]
• ‘Tuna‘ Pan Bagnat [Vegan]
• ‘Tuna’ Casserole [Vegan]
• Tempeh ‘Tuna’ Salad [Vegan]

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