Tag: meat substitutes
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EU Rules Could Ban Veggie Burgers in UK: Plant-Based Names Under Scrutiny
UK-EU SPS Pact Threatens Plant-Based Naming The debate over what counts as a burger or a sausage for plant-based alternatives is intensifying as the UK negotiates a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the European Union. Government officials and industry representatives have begun examining how the pact could affect labeling rules for veggie products,…
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An Aftertaste That Haunts Me: The Best (and Worst) Meat-Free Sausages Tasted and Rated
Introduction: A lifetime of sausage evolution I grew up vegetarian in the 1980s, when meat-free sausages were a novelty and often a source of eye-rolling laughter. Today, the landscape is unrecognizable. Dozens of plant-based links, patties, and bangers crowd supermarket shelves, each promising a satisfying snack that could fool even the most discerning meat eater.…
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An honest bite: the best (and worst) meat-free sausages, tasted and rated
Introduction: A veteran’s verdict on meat-free sausages From the vegetarian movement of the 1980s to today’s expansive plant-based aisle, meat-free sausages have evolved at dizzying speed. I’ve been tasting these products since I wore bell-bottoms, and the current landscape is both thrilling and perplexing. Some sausages nail the meaty mouthfeel and savory punch, while others…