Plant-Based faux chicken patties

 Market Trends                                              Chicken flavored plant-based patties are as popular as the “fake beef” ones. As a fan of faux chicken products, myself, I have been following the plant-based poultry industry closely for the past ten years. With KFC’s launch of the “Imposter” burger, which utilizes a plant-based patty made by Quorn and Burger King’s “Unbelievable … Read more

Tofu Patties

As veggie burgers begin to gain popularity around the globe, seasoned chefs have been experimenting with a wide range of meat substitutes. One such ingredient that almost gives the texture and the feel of meat is tofu. Being soy-based, it is a hit among vegans, too. Tofu is already a rich source of protein and … Read more

McDonald’s and Meatless Patties

If you live in the States and frequent McDonald’s restaurants, you probably know that they don’t have a vegan or vegetarian patty option on their menus yet. But if you think that McDonald’s never had meatless options on its menu, you are wrong. McD’s had and still has a variety of vegan options but it … Read more

High Tech Patties that “bleed”

New “high-tech” plant-based patties are made so that they don’t just taste like their beef counterparts but also appear like ground beef in their color and texture. We’ve all heard and seen plenty of titles “Bleeding vegan burger” or “Veggie patties that bleed” in the media last year. How do all these meatless patty startups … Read more

The rise of the Plant-Based burger industry

Vegetarianism or veganism are not a new. They have existed for eons and people with such diets have always sought alternatives to meat-based products. Up until recently, however, the meat and meatless industries did not quite overlap. They did not even compete with each other. Vegetarians bought their separate plant-based foods while meat lovers relished … Read more

Are Plant-Based patties good for you?

Are these high tech plant-based burger patties good for us? This question seems to be a frequent topic of discussions ever since the meatless sensations like Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger entered stores and restaurants last year. Meatless patties have revolutionized the way consumers these days look at burgers. They are attracting meat-eaters and vegetarians … Read more

Evolution of meatless patties.From a “VegeBurger” to faux meat.

Burgers have been a big part of the Standard American Diet (SAD) since time immemorial. Who can resist the temptation of the rich aroma and the sizzling texture of a patty enjoyed on a bun? Vegetarians and vegans, however, have historically found it hard to find suitable alternatives. Over time, as the food industry expanded … Read more

A Flexitarian diet favors plant-based burgers.

With the rise of food conscious eating amongst millennials and the increase of healthy eating habits globally, certain diets have gained popularity in the last ten years. A Flexitarian diet is one of them. It’s been under the spotlight lately due to all the meatless burgers buzz and popularity. Those of us who are flexitarians, … Read more

Patties basics.Thickness, texture, and nomenclature.

Meatless Patties Basics If you love burgers, you already know that there is more to meat-based patties than just the taste. First of all, it should look enticing and the size should be just right when grilled and placed on a bun. So, when you decide to switch to meatless patties, whether for environmental reasons … Read more