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In reply to the discussion: Big Food is ready to sell you more plant-based meat [View all]Amishman
(5,756 posts)29. because they just don't taste right
I've tried Beyond, Impossible, Gardein, and plenty of others. They don't taste right or that good to me.
I had an argument with my sister over this last fall. We made a bet I couldn't tell the difference in a blind taste test, I was three for three. They all taste almost right at first (maybe a bit more bland), but the plant based proteins all have this sour and vaguely soaplike aftertaste. Doesn't matter if they are soy or pea based, same weird aftertaste. I think it must be some common additive used in processing I'm picking up and not the main plant matter.
just not worth it to me, so I'll be sticking to actual meat. Thankfully being out in the country, I have plenty of local sources where the animals are free range and well cared for.
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That still doesn't answer your objection to some people wanting meat substitutes.
Silent3
Jan 2022
#12
There is very little to nothing that you get from meat that you can't get elsewhere.
Cuthbert Allgood
Jan 2022
#20
These meat substitutes are okay, but when I can get them, I like black bean burgers better
Silent3
Jan 2022
#11