Plant-based food company THIS is launching Omami Chickpea Tofu, made from chickpeas, instead of soy beans found in traditional tofu.
THIS is Omami Chickpea Tofu is the UK’s first chickpea-based tofu available in mainstream supermarkets. It comes in two pre-seasoned flavours, Lightly Seasoned and Chilli Spiced, with both available in Sainsbury’s and Ocado from today, in Tesco from 6th October, and Lightly Seasoned in Waitrose from 15th October (RRP £2.95 – 200g)
In a UK supermarket first, THIS partnered with German food startup Omami to launch chickpea tofu. Made with more than 70% chickpeas, both varieties are naturally low in saturated fat and high in protein (14-15g per 100g).
Mark Cuddigan, CEO at THIS, commented: “This is going to be the best tofu on the market, game-changing taste and next-level texture. We’re obsessed at THIS with making plant-based food that tastes delicious and delivers on nutrition too. Our new chickpea based tofu does exactly that and will hopefully change the way people think about tofu. Plus, there’s also zero fuss – no marinating, no prep, no blandness. Just chop, cook, and enjoy.”
Christina Hammerschmid, CEO at Omami, added: “We’re thrilled about this partnership with THIS. It’s a perfect match of two innovative companies that share the same vision – revolutionising the plant-based market by creating products that truly excite consumers with exceptional taste and nutrition. We’re delighted that people in Britain will soon be cooking and enjoying omami’s deliciously marinated chickpea tofu.”
