Native America, Discovered and Conquered
Thomas Jefferson, Lewis & Clark, and Manifest Destiny
by Robert J. Miller

Indian entrepreneurs launch traditional energy bar

September 29th, 2007

Entrepreneurs from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota have created the Tanka Bar, an energy bar made from buffalo meat and berries.  The bar is based on wasna, a traditional Plains mixture of meat and berries. Combined, the two foods provide energy and protein and can be part of a healthy diet. Native American Natural Foods spent two years developing the product. Tanka Bar makes is official debut at the upcoming 21st annual He Sapa Pow Wow in Rapid City.

One Response to “Indian entrepreneurs launch traditional energy bar”

  1. buffalo meat
    January 9th, 2009 18:03
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    Amaising what all can be done out of american buffalo! Very impresive!

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