Catch of the day! The UK’s first gourmet jackfruit fish fillet launched at Harbour Lights Fish and Chips
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he Cornish Seaweed Company and plant-
use of traditional practices. The brand picks 19 tons of
based food tech pioneers Jack & Bry
fresh seaweed a year across 10 different varieties and
have come together to release the UK’s
takes care to harvest only a small part of each seaweed
first gourmet jackfruit fish fillet.
plant in order to limit disruption to the marine ecosystem.
The burger was launched at the
In addition, the company has previously been recognised
Harbour Lights fish and chip shop in Falmouth, which in
for its commitment to the environment; it was awarded
2019 was placed in the top 10 shops in the National Fish &
the Cornish Sustainability Award for best contribution to a
Chip awards. Jack& Bry are also looking to sell the burger
sustainable food economy.
into other UK fish and chip stores, with this launch the first
The Cornish Seaweed Company provides customers with
of what they hope will be many location launches. It can be
an honest superfood: sustainably harvested, local, edible
purchased through fish industry supplier T.Quality.
seaweed. It seeks to introduce seaweed as an alternative
To give the fillet its unique taste, the cooked white
food source that is healthy, nutritious, tasty and good
flakes of jackfruit are marinated in The Cornish Seaweed
for the environment; seaweed does not need pesticides,
Company’s unique blend of seaweed, to infuse the whole
fresh water or fertiliser to grow and is amongst the most
fillet with the beautiful fresh flavours of the sea. Other
productive plants in the world. Alongside Jack & Bry, the
ingredients include a hint of lemon and a splash of healthy
brand also works with Abel & Cole, Tarquin’s Gin, The Eden
apple cider vinegar to mimic the unique texture and taste
Project, Lodge Farm Kitchen and more.
of fresh fish.
For Jack & Bry, the launch comes as the business
Founded in 2012, The Cornish Seaweed Company
continues to expand its fast-growing list of foodservice
harvests, washes, dries and packages by hand only the
partners. Jack & Bry supplies the likes of Papa John’s,
highest quality seaweeds, ensuring quality through the
Prezzo, Zizzi and Neat Burger with alternative meat
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Fastfood Professional • October and November 2021
October and November 2021 • Fastfood Professional
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