Vegan meat (i.e. Boca, Morningstar)

@Pantagruel Said

Vegans Rule! bit those morningstar burgers are too mushy for me. boca is not too bad, but either way, they are such a rip-off.

I generally stick to hummous sandwiches on serious whole grain bread. add some watercress, and presto! instant munchible!

@sister_of_mercy Said

Is it nicer than Quorn?

I've tried that and it's very nice, can't really tell the difference between that and real meat.

@sister_of_mercy Said

Is it nicer than Quorn?

I've tried that and it's very nice, can't really tell the difference between that and real meat.

@sister_of_mercy Said

Is it nicer than Quorn?

I've tried that and it's very nice, can't really tell the difference between that and real meat.

@SparklyKatie Said

One thing I don't get is if you're vegetarian, why do you want to eat a meat substitute?

Would you eat 'grown in a lab' meat because an animal didn't die? Surely there is some part of you that wants to eat meat otherwise you'd just eat veggie burgers and such.

Genuine question, I just don't understand vegetarians eating meat substitutes.

@HeidiRC Said

hate them cos they taste so bad. gave them to our boxers

@SparklyKatie Said

One thing I don't get is if you're vegetarian, why do you want to eat a meat substitute?

Would you eat 'grown in a lab' meat because an animal didn't die? Surely there is some part of you that wants to eat meat otherwise you'd just eat veggie burgers and such.

Genuine question, I just don't understand vegetarians eating meat substitutes.

@eternus_somnium Said


I can see your point, but really i think for many it's just because it's a good source of protein and vitamins/minerals, and it's tasty (it's not the same flavor as meat, the kind I like is genuinely like a cooked veggie burger to me)

Also if you didn't grow up a vegetarian it might make the transition easier, as you were probably used to eating meat when you were younger.

@SparklyKatie Said

One thing I don't get is if you're vegetarian, why do you want to eat a meat substitute?

Would you eat 'grown in a lab' meat because an animal didn't die? Surely there is some part of you that wants to eat meat otherwise you'd just eat veggie burgers and such.

Genuine question, I just don't understand vegetarians eating meat substitutes.

@SparklyKatie Said

One thing I don't get is if you're vegetarian, why do you want to eat a meat substitute?

Would you eat 'grown in a lab' meat because an animal didn't die? Surely there is some part of you that wants to eat meat otherwise you'd just eat veggie burgers and such.

Genuine question, I just don't understand vegetarians eating meat substitutes.

@boobagins Said

Its not looked as a meat substitute. Its looked at as any other food. I look at it as the best way to get protein since most of the patties and everything are made out of soy. When you're a veggie, its hard to get all your protein. Plus it taste good, and soy, apart from potatoes and certain vegetables has a solid consistency that you can shape and mold to what ever fits your mood at the moment, where as grains and other veggies fall apart.

Here is another way to look at it. Meat is made to look like a patti, or sausage or in little chunks so you can put it in soup and what not. It doesn't come out out of the animal in perfect patti. Why is it a patti in the first place? Because its easier to handle and eat and can be paired with other good food such as bread.

Just cause it looks like meat, doesn't mean its solely a meat substitute.