I was recently introduced to Tanka at The Fancy Food Show last month here in Manhattan.  I love bison, however, I was a bit hesitant to try these products, but after one bite, I simply couldn’t resist.  Now, I keep a nice supply of Tanka bars and bites in my fridge for a bite here and a nibble there when I’m yearning for a protein-kick and a naturally sweet taste.  Tanka Wild combines the goodness of prairie-raised Buffalo and tart-sweet Cranberries with 100% Indian-grown and harvested Minnesota cultivated Wild Rice, making this delicious snack a little crunchy with a slightly nutty flavor.

Tanka’s wild rice is non-GMO, and contains no artificial flavors or colors. And as we all know, wild rice is a whole grain that is high in fiber, antioxidants and phosphorus.

The Tanka Wild Stick is a snack that moms can trust. It tastes great and leaves you full of energy, and not full of fillers and fat.

Tanka Wild comes in 2 great flavors: Traditional and Hot and Spicy Pepper Blend.

Tanka products are:

• Gluten-free
• No nitrates
• Contains non-GMO wild rice
• Lactose-free
• Low-fat
• No MSG
• Low in sodium

Tanka Bars – Made from tart-sweet cranberries and prairie-raised buffalo, the 1-ounce Tanka Bar is a delicious real food bar with a smoky, slightly-sweet flavor. 100% natural and only 70-calories, Tanka Bars are gluten-free, hormone-free, nitrates-free, and low-fat. The new Tanka Bar Spicy Pepper Blend features a four-pepper blend of habanero, jalapeno, and red and black pepper.

Tanka Wild Sticks – Tanka Wild Sticks combine the goodness of prairie-raised buffalo and tart-sweet cranberries with 100% Indian-grown and harvested Minnesota cultivated wild rice in a convenient, eat-as-you-go snack stick. Also free of gluten, hormones and nitrates, the wild rice lends a little bit of crunch to the smoky-sweet buffalo and fruit. Tanka Wild is also available in Spicy Pepper Blend.

Tanka Bites:

Tanka Bites are the same great tasting recipe as the Tanka Bar in small bite form.

They’re conveniently packaged in a 3-oz. re-sealable pouch, ready for life’s adventures.

Tanka Bar Traditional:

A blend of slow-smoked buffalo meat with tart-sweet cranberries.

Hot Tanka Bar Spicy Pepper Blend:

Adds a balanced blend of black pepper, habanero, jalapeno, spice, and red pepper for a great spicy taste.

Native American Natural Foods is focused on creating a family of nationally branded food products that are delicious and that promote a Native American way of wellness that feeds mind, body, and spirit. Based on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, their vision is not to go back to a traditional way of life, but to bring the heritage of wisdom from their traditional healthy lifestyle into the 21^st century and into the lives of those who share their vision.  

And…

I’m so excited to announce the Tanka Discount for my readers:

15% off any order of regularly priced Tanka products

Coupon good through Sept. 30, 2010

Coupon name: THEHEALTHYAPPLE

Have you ever tried Tanka products? If so, I’d love to hear from you.

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