Pr*wn Crackers
The ‘world’s first’ retail range of vegan prawn crackers is rolling out in the UK.
Made by Native Snacks, the new line comes in Original Prawn Flavour and Sweet Chilli.
At under 99kcal per serving, the vegan prawn crackers are made from tapioca starch, rapeseed oil, sugar, rice flour, salt and natural flavouring.
“We were shocked to hear that the farming of prawns produces more CO2 than beef per kg and contributes to the destruction of precious mangrove habitat. We wanted to create an easy like-for-like swap for such an iconic snack for vegans and non-vegans alike to enjoy,” said Native Snacks founders Charlie and Darcy.
“We loved eating prawn crackers as kids and no Friday Night Takeaway felt right without a bag. We always had some friends who couldn’t eat them due to being veggie or vegan. As well as creating something that tasted delicious, it also had to work from an ethical standpoint too. We knew from looking at the many vegan insta accounts that we follow - many who have posted about wanting to find a ‘prawn’ cracker - that the demand was there.”
A 60g packet is available at Asda for £1.79.
Image source: Native Snacks