VEGAN MEAT: THE ALTERNATIVES
So what is plant based meat? According to an article by Stray Dog Institute (2021) plant based meats are products that are made to mimic animal flesh but are only made of ingredients obtained from plants. This doesn’t go for all vegan products only the ones that are an alternative for animal meat such as bacon, burgers, and chicken. As the vegan market increases so do the options of their meat free option such as: · Veggie burgers/Beyond Burger plant based patties · BBQ Jackfruit · Tofu · Plant based sausages · Plant based chicken · Fish free tuna · Plant based bacon Due to their high protein and fibre content, it means that consumers who are choosing to make the swap are not missing out too much on the nutrients they need to...
