Once a slab is in your kitchen it is going to be fine. Mesh backing should only be worrysome to the fabricator. Verde Jade is a beautiful stone and will make a wonderful feature in your kitchen.

Thanks. Verde Jade is the first granite that I really like that would go in my kitchen so I really want it to work.

Go to a stone yard if you are able: and ask to see all the green granite:
"The more fragile marbles or granite have also a reinforced backing support, usually in a form of a fiberglass mesh. This solution gives a strong and durable surface for transportation purposes and to avoid breakage. In this process, the main material used with the net is a polyester resin."

I love green granite and there are several different kinds out there:
I use this site a lot for help:
http://www.levantinausa.com/Photo%20Gallery/Granite/Green/index.html

*because they group by colors: (NOT ADVERTISING) no pricing posted