Saving people from boring snacks
Keen to satisfy the growing demand from customers for free from snacks that offer a ‘conscious snacking’ alternative to potato crisps, UK healthy snacks wholesaler Vegan Store and independent wholesaler Faire now stock the Purely Plantain Chips range.
According to We Love Purely, both retailers and independent wholesalers have seen a massive rise in consumer and trade demand for small, independent makers and suppliers offering sustainably sourced products and boasting positive environmental credentials.
Purely’s Ecuadorian-grown plantain – a cousin of the banana – is a savoury fruit considered a dietary staple throughout Africa, South-East Asia, Central and South America. Here, plantain crisps are already a much loved street food snack, packed with antioxidants, magnesium, fibre and vitamins.
Plantain is now growing in popularity in the UK and Purely, a brand with a social conscience, is increasingly being seen on shelf at mainstream supermarkets, including Co-op, Ocado, Holland & Barrett and WHSmith Travel.
HFSS compliant, Purely Plantain Crisps are kettle-cooked in Ecuador and seasoned with care to create Wild Garlic, Nice & Spicy and Sea Salt packs that are perfect accompaniments to drinks, particularly the UK’s favourite tipple G&T.
“We started making plantain chips because we wanted to create a healthier alternative to potato crisps and wanted to reach out to a wider audience to enjoy them as we know how delicious this unsung, yet more nutritious cousin of the banana is,” said the company.
Purely Plantain Chips are 100% natural, and are free from gluten, wheat, sugar, additives, dairy, palm oil and trans fats. RRP of £1 for a 28g snack pack and £1.99 for a 75g sharing bag.