veggie meat
By: Teresa Lindsey

About

a faux meat for vegetarians made of vegetables, soy, grains

Information
Other names: vegan meat, faux meat, vegetarian meat


Physical Description
meat-like product for vegetarians
Colors: beige, brown


Tasting Notes
Flavors: imitation flavors of most meats
Mouthfeel: Can be crispy, Moist, Tender
Food complements: Vegetables, Grains
Wine complements: As you would choose for meat
Beverage complements: As you would choose for meat
Substitutes: Tofu, Seitan


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Peak: november, december
Choosing: n/a
Buying: The widest variety can be found at some Asian markets and markets such as Whole Foods.
Procuring: hunt for it in your refrigerated or freezer section of your local market.


Preparation and Use
can be microwaved, baked, etc.
Cleaning: n/a


Conserving and Storing
frozen or refrigerated


Social/Political
the vegetarian movement brought about this type of food.
History: relatively new in the past five years or more.  Before this concept, it was textured soy protein or tofu.