L’Aquila’s delicious and versatile products are created from carefully selected fresh Mediterranean produce and our Ingredient Spotlight serves to highlight our favourite seasonal vegetables and their diverse usages.
The growing popularity of vegan and vegetarian diets has had a profound effect on food innovation in recent years. Developments for tasty plant-based products have led to impressive ‘meat alternatives’, making it easier than ever to diversify the way we eat. Undeniably, one of the most popular and versatile options among these is young jackfruit.
In just a few short years, jackfruit has evolved from a novel ‘miracle food’ native to tropical climates to a staple ‘vegan sensation’ readily available in supermarkets, restaurants, and pantries. To ensure a neutral, savoury flavor, jackfruit is picked when unripe and unassuming with rough green skin. Our Sorriso™ roasted pulled jackfruit is made from the fibrous ‘pods’ inside the outer skin, which are carefully pulled for a uniform ‘meaty’ consistency, roasted for a tender bite, and lightly seasoned to allow for maximum versatility.
We have developed our Sorriso™ roasted pulled jackfruit as a ready-to-eat product made with the lightest of seasoning and marinades. For a light and summery lunch on the go:
Pulled jackfruit sushi rolls with cucumber, pickled carrot and wasabi mayo
Soft and mild jackfruit is contrasted with punchy wasabi and pickle to make an appealing alternative to traditional raw fish rolls.
Our jackfruit is extremely versatile in usage and ideal for marrying bold flavours. Why not create a chilled ready-to-cook product:
Thai-inspired jackfruit and chickpea sweet chilli ‘meatless meatballs’
Spicy and fresh flavours, alternatively served hot with a coconut and lemongrass dressing as a great food-to-go option.
Offering crowd pleasing dishes in a ‘DIY’ product is a great way to get more flexitarians enjoying plant-based meals:
Vegan taco kit with pulled chipotle jackfruit, charred corn, refried black beans and sliced jalapeños
Components and garnish can be updated following consumer trends - also delicious with pink pickled onions, mango salsa and fresh coriander.
Now more than ever we expect a vegan ‘version’ of foodie favourites. For a vegan spin on classic British picnic food:
Pulled Jackfruit and apple pies with caramelized onion relish as an alternative to traditional pork pies
Delicate apple and jammy onion relish offer distinct flavour to support the meaty bite of jackfruit. A definite best-selling bakery offering.
It is important to note we can offer our pulled jackfruit in various marinades to suit your requirements. This could include curry, BBQ, pesto (and we are always open to requests!) For an eye-grabbing quick lunch option, why not try:
Vibrant tumeric tortilla wraps with curried jackfruit, fresh spinach, roasted tomato and sweet Red-Drop™ peppers
Rich curry and sweet tomatoes are balanced perfectly with fresh spinach.