Vegan – for some the auspicious magic word for solving problems in this world, for others an expensive joke far removed from any human eating tradition. Yet manufacturers outdo themselves with ideas for meat substitutes. But what about it: is a pea protein sausage healthier than our veal wienerschnitzel as a meat substitute? We took a look.
Fish fingers made from rice flakes, schnitzel made from wheat protein, falafel made from chickpeas, etc.: the range of vegan products in convenience stores is large, and the list of manufacturers is getting longer and longer. “Vegetable meat substitutes largely consist of proteins and other ingredients such as fat, salt, water, flavorings or flavor enhancers,” explains expert Petra Rust from the Department of Food Sciences at the University of Vienna to the “Krone”.
Source: Krone
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