Comments on: The Deets on Mock Meats

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:01:11 +0000

Were you an "organic" vegetarian? Just wondering since a food being "vegetarian" doesn't mean it's organic. I'm personally not into soy products or food pretending to be something else. Watching the documentary "Food Inc." (the #1 movie at amazon at the moment) has sealed the deal with me and making better food choices.

By: Kjm Hatley

Kjm Hatley — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:32:47 +0000

Well, lets put it this way. I am a former vegetarian… enjoyed some fake meat. Then I started doing some research. Apparently most soy crops are genetically modified. Their genetics are manipulated so they are able to withstand the spraying of a well known herbicide.

By: Kjm Hatley

Kjm Hatley — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:22:22 +0000

a well known

By: Kjm Hatley

Kjm Hatley — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:19:46 +0000

By: amy

amy — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:20:49 +0000

Quorn is readily available at Whole Foods. They have a huge selection from the crumbles, burgers, chicken, turkey. I too love it and is soy free!

By: Michele

Michele — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:07:50 +0000

Tofurky makes an awesome italian sausage. This is hands down the best non-meat I have tried to date. Primal Meats make a very good soy jerky.

By: shellifer

shellifer — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:10:06 +0000

thanks for this post! my fave are morning star grillers prime, hands down

By: Kelley

Kelley — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:43:20 +0000

I like the fake chicken products made by Quorn. They're really good. If I want a veggie burger though, I just use the cap of a large mushroom for my patty.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:34:25 +0000

Quorn is the best meat substitute out there in my opinion. Plus it isn't made up of a long list of hard-to-pronounce, processed ingredients. It's made out of mycoprotien which comes from mushrooms so people with gluten allergies (like me) can eat it without any digestive problems. Another great meat substitute, if you are lucky enough to find it, is Chicken of the Wood mushrooms. They are a kind of wild mushroom that is just now starting to be cultivated commercially. They have a fibrous texture that when cooked, tastes just like lemony chicken breast. Check your local farmer's markets and mycological society to see if it is sold/harvested in your area.

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:33:10 +0000

I'm a big fan of the Quorn products. They are frozen and come in a variety of forms, from faux ground beef, to chicken tender-like (my favorite), and even little roasts that taste like turkey. They are made from mushrooms, and have a great texture and flavor. Even the mainstream grocers in Colorado carry them!