Could Palmini Replace Pasta? | Shark Tank US | Shark Tank Global

Alfonso Tejada is seeking $300,000 for a 10% stake in Palmini, a healthy pasta substitute made from hearts of palm.
From Season 9 Episode 24
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[@hectoresparza2163]

Bethany is unbearable lord please bring back Mr. Wonderful

[@stevenhume9264]

First time seeing her, almost clicked off the video because of her.

[@bambamhakkai]

yes!

[@swarnavabanerjee4112]

@@stevenhume9264 same ,so rude

[@rbae]

The definition of a Karen who got money lmao

[@theempire00]

Who is she? Lol

[@milanfut]

Bethany is the perfect example of never listens but wants to be heard.

[@danduran4981]

Yep- totally unbearable to listen to

[@mariocantu9621]

Bruh shes a straight b**ch in my book. Trying to derail the guy.

[@csss142]

She annoying but kinda right lol anyone can make it if they have the money

[@samysamy5051]

@@csss142 But the argument is useless cuz u could literally say the same thing for everything "wHat iF thIs bIg ComPany tAke it". If you think like this you'd never be able to create a thing no matter how original it is cuz ur always gonna have that fear of a big guy coming and stealing ur idea/product. she has a weak mindset, I rly dont know how she made it up there.

[@csss142]

@@samysamy5051 yea that’s true but she’s not the one creating it, she’s deciding whether or not to invest 300k in something when there are always many other investment opportunities. It’s a risk to consider

[@Nameless_h_007]

I didn’t realize how much I appreciate and love Mr.Wonderful until I saw Bethany.

[@ramonbmovies]

Yeah, she isn't exactly the nicest person on the block.

[@uberhaxonova]

He is wonderful

[@erickgomez7545]

She’s probably single. I don’t foresee anyone putting up with her at all

[@phoenix766]

Always loved Kevin. But now love him more.

[@mohammadsleem5971]

Yeah kevin is honest and funny, she's just mean

[@orlandorodriguez8507]

Bethany said she wouldn't invest because he could get knocked off. Literally every product gets knocked off or has competition. Her reaction when Lori came in with an offer was priceless! 🤣

[@brianjlevine]

Never thought I would miss Barbra.

[@gerardovitale81]

The joy at the ending: “I’d have done 30%” 😂😂

[@hou950]

yessssssssss

[@MultiPerson555]

"but let's keep it between us" LOL

[@soniadossa7265]

Didn’t he do 30% lol anyways I’m confused 😊

[@peasantofpersia]

@@soniadossa7265 if you actually watched the video you would see he did 25%.

[@gerardovitale81]

@@soniadossa7265 They did 25%

[@pepsico815]

The set cleaners after this pitch: "here we go again"

[@KameronKDH]

Lmao I was thinking the same thing

[@The.Ghost-]

The cleaners probably get $1 royalty from every deal made in the tank 😂 in perpetuity

[@blacknibba8365]

@@The.Ghost- no that was not even a little bit funny. never ever try to make another joke ever again it would only end bad for you

[@Draelyn]

@@blacknibba8365 who peed in your cheerios?

[@gaboshkaboi6885]

@@blacknibba8365bruh, why? He made a legit funny joke and it isn’t offensive

[@nashdapistolshrimp8641]

I already feel terrible for Bethany's husband. 😩😩😩

[@iwishiwasthomasshelby]

She’s rich and hot. What more can you ask for?

[@geenstresss]

​@@iwishiwasthomasshelbyshe is annoying

[@iwishiwasthomasshelby]

@@geenstresss doesn’t matter. She’s hot.

[@iwishiwasthomasshelby]

@@geenstresss a lot of less attractive women are annoying too. You gotta take what you can get. If she’s hot, rich, and driven, take the deal.

[@yousefalshiekh4074]

@@iwishiwasthomasshelby you sound like you get no women

[@Cocytus]

Who is even that chick in yellow?? Like, seriously, her reaction to Lori saying she can take it everywhere just says it all. That girl in yellow is no worthy investor and the veggie pasta creator here would be way better off with any of the other 4 Sharks. Lori would be a great choice for a Partner in this type of business.

[@tribatbass3644]

She’s the founder of the Skinny Girl line of products like wine and liquors. She got her initial fame on real housewives tv show.

[@Max-qo4ye]

@@tribatbass3644 It shows, shes a rat

[@abdallahsahbani957]

@@tribatbass3644 lol 😂 not to sound like a hater but why shark tank ? Why she in here doesn’t seem like she here to entertain and make deals ☠️ she seems very pessimistic in every aspect and her only point this episode wasn’t even based off anything but a assumptions 😭

[@iwishiwasthomasshelby]

She’s hot

[@dailyfortnite4598]

Her name is Bethenny

[@JorgeTechs]

Mark and Lori jumped on pasta they were talking to each other while the others were going out ; mark is the big shark no doubt

[@uddhavramgolam9743]

Yeahh he loved healthy foods but personally i would do 25 30 seems fair lol

[@user-qx8op7pn1o]

I love Palmini and I have been eating this for a while now. They sell it in whole food so I will support this company regardless

[@man4YAWEH454]

Wow, really? I understand it is hearts of palm. Can you describe the taste please, ty. I actually love cauflower pizza and maybe this also a good sub from time to time. 😃

[@tiahnarodriguez3809]

@@man4YAWEH454 The taste and texture is a mix of artichoke hearts and water chestnut.

[@man4YAWEH454]

@@tiahnarodriguez3809 ok ty for explaining that to me.

[@loveistheanswer5924]

Pasta is also very healthy tho and wonderful if someone wants to lose weight! At least when you don't put a fatty sauce on top of it...

[@nopefoh]

i don't understand why yellow shirt was hating so much. Rob + Daymon obviously weren't in love with the product for various reasons which is understandable.

[@Max-qo4ye]

She is unbearable

[@nhlanhlasithole2899]

Damon has never loved anything

[@deedrab8790]

Yes Lori sticking to Bethany 😂 every time 😂

[@meetarty3015]

Palmini's founder Alfonso Tejada has a net worth of 3.7 Million USD

[@ceedub619cameraman3]

yea this guy didnt need the money,.... 90 percent of the people on the show dont need it

[@sucios1867]

@@ceedub619cameraman3 90%?!

[@ceedub619cameraman3]

@@sucios1867 most of these so call entrepreneurs are Harvard graduates lol

[@CA2SD]

To answer Bethany's concern...lot of ppl can replicate it especially the million dollar companies, however, just like ppl with money and talent, they are not going to invest in executing it out like this gentleman. I'm interested in this pasta looking how genuinely Lori truly enjoyed it.

[@rudyrecendizjr4582]

💯% Agree

[@nickbischoff5859]

They’re doin great a year later 🤌🤌

[@junohan754]

i love how elegant and sophisticated Lori is

[@Verodreamful]

She is the best

[@alanna4148]

He's so sweet and genuine!! I'm glad he got a deal . I will be trying this ! ❤

[@thetruthbetold961]

I just ordered the Angel Hair type today. Going to make Italian --style pasta tonight- low carb and low calorie!

[@michaelmazarei]

Please dont bring back Bethany

[@Mohamedrashid10]

I agree she is worse than Barbra and Mr wonderful

[@cieltheeditor7922]

Fr she’s annoying

[@Verodreamful]

Amen

[@oscarH3124]

And for that reason I’m out

[@JohnWick-hl3ir]

​@Mohamed Rashid mr wonderful isn't even bad he's the best one imo

[@fullduck97]

Lori is one of my favorite sharks, but for that outro, I honestly wish they got Barbara to say it.

[@prateekmaharjan1856]

She is not in the outro cause she was out from there too.

[@timhick6]

Never even seen Barbara make a deal and been watching since day 1 🤣

[@MrConnorTV]

Been saying this...

[@agafaba]

Barbara: "Oh you want me to do the outro? People online really enjoy the jokes and its nice to know that I am missed on the show, and for that reason I am out"

[@NeurodogNVR]

Tbh that did feel off

[@jomangeee9180]

UPDATE: Mark and Lori's deal never came through The company is still in business in all major grocery stores ( Whole Foods, Kroger, Walmart, , , ) and amazon Revenue is 1 million a year & Valuation is 5 million

[@anouaressanoussi]

Good for the guy

[@jonathan976211]

Source: trust me bro

[@houchi69]

Trader Joe? I have never seen it at Trader Joe's...also, if you said that, you don't know what Trader Joe's do.

[@israels841]

@@houchi69 who cares

[@tgchikukwa6947]

Trader Joe is a cheap grocery store and I don't think Palmini would be selling there.

[@craerae]

Mark is cool, Lori is great but there can only be ONE Mr.WONDERFUL. without him theres no shark tank.

[@falakchudasama9746]

Yeah but lori and mark are perfect sharks too i love them

[@LilyEvans1996]

Why isn’t he there

[@nomorehacking8]

Right. That guy is so sharky

[@frogorf3784]

Is he gone forever?

[@hugosandoval9418]

Bethany “I love cauliflower crust pizza” and “I don’t see this working because everybody can copy you”…but what’s to stop people from copying cauliflower crust, it’s literally EVERYWHERE

[@ceeceepenington7320]

Bethany's voice is like Freddy Krueger's claws down a sheet of galvanized metal a week nonstop. All within a few minute clip.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

A very unique type of take on a pasta/ vegetable introduction to a alternative recipe. Hearts of palm have a very unique flavor maybe not for everyone taste buds but for diabetic and weight conscious minded individuals this deserves time on the shelf.Bravo for him for the R/D ...I think it could be a game changer for a special niche...wish him continuing success!!!!

[@hollystiener16]

They sell this at Trader Joe's and I have been eating it for a couple of years. I don't think it is his brand though

[@DOC_951]

You know they like it since they’re eating it the entire presentation!

[@BlkSpice]

Bethany obviously needs a hearing aid. I don’t know how many times the man would have to say he HAS A PATENT why must you keep asking how he can stop competitors 🙃

[@gaboshkaboi6885]

The answer was that he can’t prevent competitors because his patent is only for his own machinery. Others can replicate it easily. But I totally agree with u about Bethany being repetitive and loudly unbearable

[@Grant849]

​@@gaboshkaboi6885I wouldn't say easily, the process took two years so obviously it's complicated. They would have to throw a lot of money at it and the odds of that are low

[@mobile-monkey7573]

After the show Barbra called and said that they had a good pitch so for that reason she was out.

[@uddhavramgolam9743]

Lmaooo

[@draculastraphouse7863]

So glad she isn't on here right now, she never invests

[@film_embassy]

@@draculastraphouse7863 She actually has the best deals in Shark Tank. Check the interview with Cuban when he says that she made the best deal in the history of the show.

[@jipjip5586]

@@draculastraphouse7863 not researching enough and thats the reason your " Out" barbara

[@escrowfreelancer5613]

Bethany talks too much and is ignorant!

[@switchunboxing]

What is she ignorant about?

[@Max-qo4ye]

Get rid of her

[@Max-qo4ye]

@@switchunboxing Watch the video bruh

[@switchunboxing]

@@Max-qo4ye I did. I wanna know what this user knows that she doesn’t. What info is she missing

[@switchunboxing]

@@Max-qo4ye People like this don’t become successful over nothing I’ll tell you that

[@GPT-X938]

Came here because I didn't know Palmini was on Shark Tank but when I tried it I didn't know it was hearts of palm. My wife prepared it and I loved it more than regular pasta. I'm blown away.

[@Angela-un2tx]

I freaking LOOOOOVE Palmini!!!!!!! GAME changer ❤ It holds the sauce PERFECTLY! The only thing that's different is the texture. It's yummy crunchy, and refreshing...none of the mushy pasta crap.

[@KN-yk9lp]

Pasta isn't mushy if you cook it right.

[@crisl9518]

I dont think you know how to cook pasta if it's mushy lmao

[@MrConnorTV]

I can't believe they found a Shark more annoying than Barbara... hahah Barbara at least is honest and gives good feedback.

[@soulshunter87]

i love how he get a good deal just after those rats trying to break his wings.

[@scribe712]

Just checked online and the deal with Mark and Lori didn't go through. But the company is doing well.

[@Nameless_h_007]

@@scribe712 think the reason most deals don’t go through is either the numbers are false or the sharks get greedy and ask to take over.I don’t see any other reason.

[@alanna4148]

Same !!!!!🎉❤

[@Jemm1029]

Kudos for Robert for preventing the guy from over selling at 7:44

[@shannonwilley5246]

Smart Lori and Mark!!!! In the health foodie world......we love healthy noodles....I would buy it in a minute.....you guys are awesome.

[@loveistheanswer5924]

Nudes are very healthy on their own! + they are great if someone wants to lose weight! At least when you don't put a fatty sauce on top of it... 🙂

[@AryanMahipal]

Chef Wonderful should have been here

[@slimbob7553]

Bethany doesn't belong in the Shark Tank.

[@Davidgarcia67777]

All the sharks who went out don't know much about food. I'm actually glad they went out.

[@darien8080]

Gluten is not “ evil “. There are very few people who are celiac or gluten intolerant, Pasta can be included in a healthy diet, is a carbohydrate which can be included in a healthy diets.

[@TheFriendlyWeirdo]

It’s weird not hearing Kevin

[@Hunterbeaf]

Bethany is such a pain to the ears, bring back Mr.Wonderfull

[@hankb9042]

Lori seemed pretty pumped about it tbh

[@zoyanakul2473]

Damn this show is so addictive

[@Carlos-of5rh]

If Bethany don’t dip i can’t tolerate this show anymore

[@pishyp]

The absence of baldie & witch interfered with the sitting arrangement 😂😂

[@jeanp1323]

It got me so confused 😂

[@bhaveshy1]

Barbara personally visited the guys after the show to tell them she's out

[@b1bu]

1:33 if anyone is looking for the clip paul meany used in the end of the levitate production breakdown

[@andrewcarson6925]

He's doing amazing and everything still in business networth is over 4.6 million

[@freakyzel6943]

Shawty in the yellow dress just sounds annoying asf 😅

[@OscarRodriguez-tm4zc]

The one in yellow is a succubus skinwalker

[@shaelovesJesus]

I appreciate y'all for putting this on the market!! I needed this!!!

[@jacklynmireles628]

I actually tried cooking like an adult for the first time and I grabbed this one off the shelf and I messed up so bad lol I just kept putting butter and cheese into it and it came out fine lol it’s pretty good and I’m no chef. It is a lot of water and I think I cooked it wrong because it was crunchy lol, but totally great

[@dominik7283]

I mean butter and cheese make pretty much everything taste better but does not help in regards to calories.

[@jacklynmireles628]

You’re absolutely right

[@theonetrueking2685]

The sharks that are saying it's kind of confusing are correct - if I bought this I'd think it was pasta and be disappointed that it wasn't some type of hybrid veggie type pasta. That said, now I'm very excited to try it because it might be really good.

[@hollystiener16]

It is pretty obvious what it is when you buy. I love it

[@theriddlerUSA]

Awesome presentation!!!

[@EGarrett01]

3:57 The editing makes it looks like Lori got interrupted mid-sentence by Mark and then forgot she was even talking.

[@yourfavoritesport]

Daymond was really getting that Palmini down.😂

[@arlenefisher1164]

Any stores selling this product yet ?? Wish Shark Tank would have an episode every now and then to update us on the products, where to purchase and costs !!!

[@helens3677]

It’s everywhere. Whole Foods , amazon, Walmart

[@timhick6]

What a the price point?

[@L__set]

@@timhick6 $3.98

[@gr8ston]

I got it in thrive market online :)

[@haresh5527]

Set cleaners also got 2% of the company.

[@goofygoober8395]

always makes me laugh when they starts saying "a work alot for this" 😂😂😂

[@Kinduncle123]

Lorie and Marc just loved it 😊

[@EXODUS555]

We miss Kevin 😎

[@mrhumble2937]

Where is Mr Wonderful

[@y.s.miller4109]

He takes a vacation for 5% of a year - in perpetuity.

[@azraprinceza]

Okay I’m addicted to this show ❤

[@Tess791]

Lori is amazing. She believed in Scrub daddy, she knows!!!

[@oscarH3124]

Bethany is so annoying

[@minnesotamudice6780]

bought some just now. I like zucchini noodle's but they can be a pain to make so Ill give these a shot.

[@GennySavastone]

I don't understand the other sharks. If they can't copy his shape of spaghetti then they can only make shapes. That itself is value

[@fluffydogplays4568]

I am 11 and I learned so much from shark tank! I love this show so much and watch it every night! 😂❤

[@tannor754]

@@nnaemekauzomah3490🤨

[@chronik24]

Your never to young or to old to learn , find what you enjoy and learn everything about it and if you want to be an entrepreneur then shows like this can teach you a bit

[@chronik24]

@Nnaemeka Uzomah does it matter what their age is , try encouraging our young ppl to do things with life and not just sit on games

[@pepsico815]

Congrats you're being brainwashed to love consumerism and capitalism at a young age

[@crispyturdd]

I'm 9

[@vegmar]

I have seen this in Costa Rica supermarkets

[@jonathanherreraluna6710]

Mark and Lori, theres no better team and mentors

[@chiranthanmr]

This was when Mark was 20 years younger.

[@xmaskedgina]

I haven’t even tasted it, I love it already the idea is B for Brilliant!

[@BluntlyndAuthenticallyFreemans]

There definitely is a market for this, and I'm happy that Lori and Mark offered him a deal.

[@mikeyblalock78]

We call Hearts of Palm “Swamp Cabbage” in Florida. It’s quite nice.

[@GLpietro14]

Pasta is not bad for you. Its just the US. Overcooked mushy pasta full of sauces with sugar and sodium.

[@ciobanualin340]

I live in Dubai and it s here too...he did a good job in the end spreading it around the world...and yes I eat it a lot :D

[@TonyGrand79]

I love this. Im a chef and this is a awesome idea

[@maccusmc]

You're not a chef. Please don't lie

[@jordanj.5681]

No carbs, no calories.. you do realize your body needs those to survive right

[@1982blvd]

Dude is pretty honest at the end saying he would have done it at 30% lol

[@JorgeToonGaming]

I LOVE THIS STUFF

[@JasmineAvril]

I saw this at Walmart! Should’ve picked some up. Bet it tastes better than the lentil pasta. Gonna try it.

[@nickcalxcii]

no mr. wonderful? i’m out.

[@pcaballer14644]

Bethany seems like a lot of fun at a party

[@lolz_2005]

Lol the fact that I buy every bit of palmini every time I see it in the store..

[@TheMargearet]

I love how the mega wealthy are amused by big messes, I aspire to that feeling

[@mavabrother3149]

I’m going to buy this product to support my bolivian brother

[@charlessy2949]

He just left the room without cleaning up that mess lmao

[@thesadwolf]

Damn it! I had the same idea called sPALMghetti, Palmguini and Palmsagna.

[@singstreetcar5881]

Mark and lori are best friends on this show. Always investing together

[@joboilibres9593]

They have a thing together

[@gaboshkaboi6885]

And yet, the deal ended up never closing

[@quotivation47]

I'm SO HAPPY HE GOT THIS DEAL!!!!!!!

[@nickjacobs8507]

I think Kevin, Bethenny & Damon were wrong. There's a HUGE market for low carb, gluten free, or healthy substitutes. I think this product has a lot of potential.

[@bruinsrule1151]

that was not kevin

[@usmanwaqaranwarchw]

That was Robert

[@valeratkanta9682]

I m so happy. Great products

[@arthurnewman7461]

Shark Tank without Mr Wonderful is not Shark Tank.

[@valeratkanta9682]

After the new yellow dress girl come instead of mr wonderful.... i can see how much i love Lori. And i really need Mr wonderful come back please ❤❤

[@Jake-jv9ff]

Great job by this dude!

[@BANEMODE]

I’m an actual customer!!! I didn’t expect them to be on shark tank!!!

[@rachexl]

ive had another brand of hearts of palm pasta and rice products and they were really good. so he must have gotten knocked off

[@CBAKER637]

And now Palmini is in every Target, and literally every other grocery store in my area in the south so I’m sure they’re everywhere else across the country. Smart move. Whoever the guest shark is was wrong.

[@magiic641121]

Which season is this? Where is Mr.Wonderful?

[@michaelprovenzano1888]

Needed chef wonderful

[@Mia-nd5cp]

“Okay first of all” Lmaao

[@ashanetenn6718]

Get the girl in the yellow off the show!! So annoying..... that much hate against the product and Lori and Mark do the deal and all of a sudden she changes her attitude LOL