What is meatless meat and why it is going to be the next big thing

Meatless meat refers to plant-based meat which is generally made of soy or peas products. It is low in saturated fat and has rich fibre and vitamin content.

We all know that the food items out there in the market are contaminated in some way or the other. In such a situation, a ray of healthier alternative is always good. This is what meatless meat has done to the meat lovers, who wish to reduce their meat intake. But, every meat lover has the same question about meatless meat: does it taste the same as real meat? The answer lies in the way it is produced and cooked. Chefs around the world claim to have nailed the true meat flavour with plant-based meat as well.

Though the market players claim that the meatless meat is very much natural and contains no preservatives, but, for maintaining good food standards, the meat industry is working extensively with the FDA and the USDA to regulate the rules for the meat market.

The debate has just started that whether meatless meat is worth comparison to natural meat. According to food experts, meat is way higher in protein, but at the same time is high in cholesterol, when compared to meatless meat. Chefs believe that the method of cooking makes a lot of difference and they both have their own nutritional value.

In India, religious beliefs have a great impact on food. In such a scenario, the introduction of meatless meat is no less than a bliss. Research says that the large vegetarian population of the country has even forced fast-food giants to introduce alternative vegetarian menus. Introduction of meatless meat in the commercial market with definitely increase the vegetarian options.

If the trend of meatless meat succeeds in India, it will not only add a new range of dishes for vegetarians but will also help hardcore non-vegetarians control their bad cholesterol intake and relish the flavours.