What is meat-less meat made of?....like a veggie burger for instance?

Question

What is meat-less meat made of?....like a veggie burger for instance?

Answer 1

read the labels.. not all 'vegan'   ,    'vegetarian'   and soy meat type products are not created equal.

most you'll find will have animal product in them such as casein.

Answer 2

Textured vegetable protein

Answer 3

SOY is used a LOT . .. . . .soyburgers actually smell like meat, look like meat and taste like meat, but are NOT meat.

High School cafeterias never served you BEFF hamburgers, they were all SOY based!

Answer 4

Seitan

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_glute...

Answer 5

It is made from pure vegetables, but the process is so detailed, that it makes it takes like real meat.

Morning star makes the best:)

Answer 6

They can be made with any type of vegetable protean: beens, nuts, seeds, grains. They also use processed soybean products like: tofu, and TVP. Often different vegetables, mushrooms and spices are added to give them more flavor and nutritional value.

Non vegan burgers often have eggs and dairy added.

Answer 7

It's usually soy

Answer 8

soy!

soy beans can be so versatile

Answer 9

some kind of bean, usually soy, but also kidney or chickpea.  spices, oats, depends on what the cook wants in it.

Answer 10

lots of things can be used. normally soy is used, and also grains, but legumes and ground nuts aren't uncommon and are, in my personal opinion, tastier.