Meat analogue

A meat analogue, also called a meat alternative, meat substitute, mock meat, faux meat, imitation meat, or (where applicable) vegetarian meat or vegan meat, approximates certain aesthetic qualities (primarily texture, flavor and appearance) and/or chemical characteristics of specific types of meat. Many analogues are soy-based (see: tofu, tempeh) or gluten-based.

Generally, meat analogue is understood to mean a food made from non-meats, sometimes without other animal products, such as dairy. The market for meat imitations includes vegetarians, vegans, non-vegetarians seeking to reduce their meat consumption for health or ethical reasons, and people following religious dietary laws in Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

Tofu, a popular meat analogue, was invented in the Han dynasty. A document written by Tao Gu (903–970) describes how tofu was called "small mutton" and valued as an imitation meat. Meat analogues such as tofu and wheat gluten are associated with Buddhist cuisine in China and other parts of East Asia. In Medieval Europe, meat analogues were popular during Lent, when the consumption of meat from warm-blooded animals is forbidden.

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The Observer 30 Mar 2025
Read more ... 0.46. Wrapped in plastic ... Like Atlantic salmon, it is a red meat fish, but Yotis says it has a “delicate, silkier texture to it”. “That would be the kind of automatic substitute you would offer someone who’s looking for a red fish,” she says ... .

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Inlander 27 Mar 2025
Vegetarians can substitute meat with steamed vegetables ... two items, most of our menu is gluten-free," says DeCaro, adding that customers can substitute meat with tofu for vegan and vegetarian options.

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Daily Breeze 27 Mar 2025
Putting aside my mixed opinions on tofu in particular, and vegan meat substitutes in general, this is fine chow — a small selection of dishes, drawn from the extensive world of Vietnamese (and to a lesser degree, Thai) cooking.

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National Review 26 Mar 2025
The campaign against meat, and in favor of meat substitutes, is fizzling in the face of obvious consumer preferences ....

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GetNews 26 Mar 2025
ADM offers the most comprehensive range of food and beverage solutions in the business, ranging from traditional ingredients like flour, oils, and sugars to innovative substitutions like plant-based meat and dairy.

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The Daily Dot 26 Mar 2025
A TikTok storytime posted by @cobreezzy has gone viral with parents sharing how they trick their kids into eating things that might otherwise cause a tantrum ... 1 ... 2 ... Substituting one meat name for another seems to be a common refrain amongst commenters ... .

These vegan meat brands taste almost as good as the real thing. Taste tests prove it.

Grist 25 Mar 2025
Nectar, an Oakland-based initiative conducting research on faux meat, surveyed thousands of meat-eaters in a series of blind taste tests to find out how vegan meat substitutes stack up against the real thing — and got some surprising results.

Somalia’s ambassador to Ankara praises Turkish cuisine, shares Ramadan traditions

Anadolu Agency 25 Mar 2025
Rice, prepared in various ways with spices, is a staple of the iftar meal, often accompanied by camel meat, which is a common dish in the Horn of Africa country. However, when camel meat is unavailable, chicken or beef serves as a substitute.

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Taipei Times 25 Mar 2025
Food is personal, and scientists’ views get tied up in their environmental, ethical and spiritual feelings, especially on the choice between eating unprocessed meat and dairy and more processed meat substitutes.

3 delicious recipes to tuck into this Eid

RTE 21 Mar 2025
Serves ... Method. 1. Prepare the marinade ... 2. Cooking the chicken ... 3 ... 4 ... Beyond Mince keema with peas and green beans (Beyond Meat/PA). For a plant-based alternative, use a substitute like Beyond Meat to create a similarly meaty taste and texture of a keema ... 1 ... .

Lack of rainfall causes truffles to disappear from Syrian markets

Enab Baladi 20 Mar 2025
Salim Hamad, a public sector employee, told Enab Baladi that the price of truffles is very high, and while he used to have them once a year, today they are beyond his purchasing power, so he substitutes them for red meat or chicken ... ....

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Star Advertiser 19 Mar 2025
This meatloaf has more verve than most. The ground meat (in this case turkey, but you can substitute beef or pork) is seasoned with grated orange zest, garlic and Parmesan for maximum oomph. But the... .

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Monterey Herald 18 Mar 2025
And this month also coincides with another observance — Saint Patrick’s Day ... Cabbage, yes ... It wasn’t until Irish immigrants came to America in the 20th century that they began to substitute a less expensive meat, corned beef. Thus, our current custom ... .

Cutting back on meat in Ramadan 2025? Dietitian recommends 6 best protein alternatives to keep ...

Hindustan Times 17 Mar 2025
These 6 alternative protein sources are perfect for those cutting down on meat in Ramadan 2025.(Image by Unsplash) ... While not a plant based protein, they are a very good alternative to red meats, and are a very complete protein source.
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