Ikea have launched a plant-based alternative to their famous Swedish meatballs, with the new dish set to be made available in stores next month.
The Plant Balls are made with ingredients including yellow pea protein, oats, potatoes, onion and apple, replacing beef and pork mince, and can be purchased from August 3.
The Swedish furniture giant says they have just four per cent of the climate footprint of the original meatball, contributing to the company's ambition to become climate positive by 2030.
Hege Sæbjørnsen, sustainability manager for IKEA UK and Ireland, commented: "At IKEA, we are committed to having a positive impact on people and the planet.
"In order to reduce the climate footprint of the total IKEA business, including our food business, and make climate friendly, delicious food available for everyone, we are making sure meat alternatives are an easy, desirable and affordable choice.
"With the new plant ball we can now offer meat lovers a great tasting, more sustainable alternative – without compromising on the IKEA meatball experience that is loved by so many."
The plant balls will be available to buy from August 3 from IKEA's Swedish Food Markets, priced at £2.75 for a 500g bag to take home, and its Bistros, priced at £1.50 for a portion of eight.
They'll then be rolled out to in-store restaurants from October 26.
