Banana Blossom blooms

15th November 2022

Move over jackfruit, there’s an up-and-coming plant-based ingredient in the aisles that’s in flavour and proving increasingly popular with shoppers looking for plant-based alternatives to meat.

Cooks&Co, an award-winning range of ingredients sourced from around the world, has reported that sales of its Banana Blossom have soared 339% yoy with shoppers discovering that its flaky texture and taste make it the perfect plant-based swop for fish^[2]. Banana Blossom is a purple skinned flower or ‘blossom’ which grows at the end of a banana fruit cluster. It is low in fat, a source of protein and packed with nutrients.

Cooks&Co Brand Manager, Anne-Marie Cannon, said: ‘Shoppers are choosing to reduce their meat intake and looking for easy-to-cook and convenient plant-based alternatives. Our Cooks&Co Banana Blossom is a fantastic fish replacement, and an easy swop for fish and chips. Coat in batter, shallow fry, and then serve alongside some homemade fries and tartare sauce for a delicious plant-based meal.’

For fake-away inspiration and to try the classic English dish with a plant-based twist, please find an easy-to-follow recipe below. More recipes using Banana Blossom, such as Thai ‘Fish’ Cakes, can be found on the Cooks&Co website.

Cooks&Co Banana Blossom is available at Ocado, RRP £2.30 and is approved by The Vegan Society