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Mr. Ected

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13. The threat is to their pocketbooks, and with good reason, too

Mon Feb 26, 2018, 07:38 AM

Feb 2018

Europe has seen a 451% increase in its meat substitute sales: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210227142

Last night, I had a barbecue bacon cheeseburger. The burger was Beyond Meat and the bacon strips were seitan. Absolutely delish, and I'm not exaggerating.

I've been a carnivore for 57 years, and I must admit, I'm not letting go 100%. But the writing's on the wall and my dietary requirements have changed with age. I'm relieved that this segment of the market has really picked up its act. It's the wave of the future.

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Ranchers set to fight back against vegetarian 'fake meat' [View all] 4now Feb 2018 OP

I've never had an issue with the labeling Renew Deal Feb 2018 #1

I just thought it odd that to invent new food, they would use old labels like Sausage or Burger. OnDoutside Feb 2018 #22

meat substitutes have grown over 400% past year in Europe OhNo-Really Feb 2018 #2

I eat meat dweller Feb 2018 #3

Oh god. Another right wing crusade. Kablooie Feb 2018 #4

Are people going to be angry that the yummy burger they ate was from plants and not animals? mucifer Feb 2018 #5

I'm trying to figure out how they wouldn't know ahead of time Mariana Feb 2018 #15

(ponders the effect such labelling will have on the fast food industry) Crash2Parties Feb 2018 #6

I have no problem with clear labeling. AJT Feb 2018 #7

Beef prices are "supposed" to continue to come down, Hortensis Feb 2018 #8

Oh well.. what the ranchers dont seem to understand is when its labeled meat Thekaspervote Feb 2018 #9

Call it what you want. safeinOhio Feb 2018 #10

I ate my first steak in over a year Saturday night, and here's what happened. callous taoboy Feb 2018 #11

I quit eating beef and pork over 30 years ago Phoenix61 Feb 2018 #34

Can someone recommend a veggie meat substitute that tastes edible? tavernier Feb 2018 #12

Have you tried the beyond meat burgers? mucifer Feb 2018 #16

These are the best! ginnyinWI Feb 2018 #27

I don't normally like quinoa crazycatlady Feb 2018 #37

Good to know. ginnyinWI Feb 2018 #40

If you have Aldi, they have a similar version crazycatlady Feb 2018 #41

Really? Good! ginnyinWI Feb 2018 #42

I threw away my box crazycatlady Feb 2018 #43

The threat is to their pocketbooks, and with good reason, too Mr. Ected Feb 2018 #13

If it wasn't hurting their bottom line, I doubt they would care... Phentex Feb 2018 #14

But, 30 years ago the only thing you could find in a regular grocery store was tofu. mucifer Feb 2018 #17

why does this reek of nra branding and tactics? Javaman Feb 2018 #18

I've tried fake meat. ick. KG Feb 2018 #19

I'm not surprised you're unable to grasp the obvious LanternWaste Feb 2018 #21

LOL KG Feb 2018 #24

Ever heard of Alpha-gal allergy? Bonx Feb 2018 #28

there are more than one kind of fake meats ginnyinWI Feb 2018 #29

There are 3 major points I am aware of MLAA Feb 2018 #31

THe last few times I ate meat, I was violently ill afterwards crazycatlady Feb 2018 #38

I hate the word meat, and wouldn't mind at all if it doesn't appear on my veggie burger pkgs. MoonRiver Feb 2018 #20

I'm 100% with fake meat that tastes like the real thing. Adrahil Feb 2018 #23

AFAIK, these things have been labeled properly so far... Wounded Bear Feb 2018 #25

I've had this before and it's excellent!!! n/t RKP5637 Feb 2018 #26

This could have unintended consequences PatSeg Feb 2018 #30

Ohh, the harm to the public if they accidentally don't eat meat! HopeAgain Feb 2018 #32

Maybe not in US but the world is moving towards alternatives so cattlemen assoc. know it is lunasun Feb 2018 #33

FU and your line USCA. nm Ferrets are Cool Feb 2018 #35

As long as the protein is high and the carbs are low, I'm all for it Farmer-Rick Feb 2018 #36

Ranchers, be flattered. NCTraveler Feb 2018 #39