Though IKEA hinted at it earlier this year, they confirmed this morning they are bringing "salmon eatballs" to their U.S. restaurants. The fishy concoction is "made from ASC-certified salmon with the addition of MSC-certified cod. Seasoned with seaweed and lemongrass this new product captures the fresh taste of cold Nordic sea in a tasty ball."
According to the brand, they're particularly excited about this menu addition as the "carbon footprint [of the salmon ball] is seven times lower than that of our [classic Swedish] meatball." According to Food & Wine, the meatballs should be available at all IKEA stores in the country starting today.
Lest you worry diehard Swedish meatball lovers are panicking, IKEA said in a press release:
A first test in IKEA Restaurants in Portugal shows very positive results: Over 80% of restaurant guests that tried the new salmon balls liked them and almost 90% of customers asked in this survey appreciated the salmon balls as a more sustainable option.
They're also amped to make IKEA's famous balls more accessible to "vegetarians, flexitarians, seafood lovers, and classic meatball fans." Assuming you fall into one of those categories, you're probably thrilled about this too.
Yes? Right? We're all thrilled about...IKEA salmon balls? OK cool. Just checking.
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