Did you know that you can buy gourmet foods on Etsy? Well, you can, and this collection of mushroom-based jerky snacks will delight the vegetarians and vegans in your life.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After a year off due to the pandemic, Asheville's "Veganfest" was back in full swing Sunday. Food vendors and eco-friendly businesses took over Pack Square Park to promote vegan-friendly products from around the area.
Vegan doesn’t have to be boring! Bring out the flavor with these protein-packed mushroom jerky snacks! High in fiber and plant-based protein, Vegky is non-GMO and vegan.
Committed to creating vegan options without compromising taste and quality,Vegkyinvites consumers to curb their savory meat cravings with the brand’s inaugural launch, gourmet shiitake mushroom jerky.
Hong’s idea to add an interesting Asian flavor is totally on-trend and backed up by several research reports. Ethnic flavors have long had a place in processed food, of course, but consumers today are seeking more diverse, uncommon flavors from around the world.
We couldn’t stop nibbling on these salty crisps and jerky, and we’re sure you’ll feel the same! Browse the following flavorful bites to quash midday cravings without any additives, preservatives or hydrogenated oils. Here are our 2021 Clean Choice Award winners
Vegky is another vegan jerky brand that utilizes the taste, texture, and nutrients of shitake mushrooms. The texture and umami taste of vegky jerky is solid.
Craving Comfort. Vegky redesigned packaging for its vegan shiitake mushroom jerky line. A new Smoky BBQ offering also adds to the comfort crave appeal.
Vegky, a vegan shiitake mushroom jerky snack packed with countless health benefits, was launched in August 2019. It all started with the owner, Thomas Hong, and his desire to become vegan since his college days.
Jerky is a great snack that you can take with you on the go, and it doesn’t have the empty calories that most junk food does. Most importantly, it curbs your hunger in between meals and even acts like a meal
The company uses one of my favorite mushrooms, shitake, and they offer a ton of different flavors to try. I love these are high in plant-based protein and fiber, which makes for a very satisfying snack for anyone in the family.
Vegan meat brand Beyond Meat launched this jerky as its first product created in collaboration with PepsiCo, as a part of The PLANeT Partnership. It’s made of mung beans and peas that are slow roasted for a chewy jerky texture.
Vegky has absolutely nailed down the texture to create a plant-based jerky product you could feed to your meat-eating friends. And even better, it tastes amazing. Vegky Mushroom Jerky is the perfect snack for hikers and backpackers: it’s made from the stem of shitake mushrooms so it has a meaty texture and is high in fiber.
The 37th annual Mushroom Festival brought people from across the country and the world together in the heart of South Chester County this weekend. Lek Alike sells mushroom treats at Vegky.
Pennsylvania Celebrates the Wonder of Mushrooms. Thomas Hong, owner of Vegky Mushroom Jerky, says he makes jerky from the stems of mushrooms that many people throw away
The 37th Mushroom Festival held in Pennsylvania, the "Mushroom Capital of the World". The theme of this year's Mushroom Festival is "Thrive", highlighting the popularity of mushrooms and the recognition of their health value.
The stems are often discarded so we repurposed them into jerky.
We're not just about making yummy zero cholesterol and high fiber vegan jerky.
We're decreasing food waste and carbon emissions.
Our sustainably grown mushrooms consume less water and land compared to beef jerky.
For the planet, for the animals, for your health, eat mushrooms!
Get The Facts!
Vegan
Fungi-based, plant-based, or cruelty free, however, you call it, this is 100% Vegan. No animals or animal by products were involved in the creation of this yummy meaty snack.
High In Fiber
Unlike any meat jerky where it contains ZERO fiber, our shiitake mushroom jerky contains 12 grams of fiber in each 70 gram bag!
Non-GMO
GMO foods have been linked to organ damage, gastrointestinal disorders, infertility, and cancer, among many others. Our mushrooms are Non-GMO and grown without pesticides or herbicides.
Low Carbon Footprint
The carbon footprint of mushrooms is much lower than other sources of proteins and vegetables. Mushrooms generate 0.7 pounds of CO2 emissions per pound compared that to beef at 12.3 pounds per pound.