‘Instantly I’d say that is the best meat substitute I’ve eaten...because I don’t hate it’ *Such perfect delivery. James’s savagery can never be matched.*
I find James' grumpiness and sass is so endearing. "I don't know what's going on" "It's the same as usual" "You don't know what's going on either?" Also, Jamie the steak man went vegan for a month?! Inconceivable!
You need to see if you can get your hands on the Impossible Burger for comparison. The Impossible Burger uses heme, (a molecule that is part of hemoglobin, which your blood red and carries oxygen through your body, and also gives meat that "bloody" flavour,) except it is derived from plant sources to give it that red "bleed" you get from meat and burgers.
If you wanted to eat meat but had to stop, this is great. You get to feel like you're not missing out. If you don't want to eat meat or have other choices, pick something else. It's a great new option for people who want it.🌱💚👍
that girl in okc, I was a vegetarian for around 7 years. I did use Boca and Quorn once in awhile, because I like how they taste, not essentially as a meat replacement. I still do get them from time to time, but my diet is more like, not much meat but good quality meat, as Ben said. Today I had lunch with friends and they were all doubtful when I ordered a small Greek salad. For less than half their checks, I got a huge plateful next to their medium size burgers.
calamitasCorvus, it was on the menu as 'small', I can't imagine what the regular size would have been. Greek salads have olives and feta cheese, it was a very filling meal while still being healthy. Eat fatty burgers all you want, I value my health more than that!
@@bcaye Thing is you have to get that huge plate of salad to make up for the filling of the traditional food. So.. no not really saving anything there. Also if you live of feta and olives it's not healthy. If you just really love greek salads, awesome. Otherwise it's not any worse or better.
Seriously, the ignorance in this comment section is baffling. 1 A large percentage of people who choose not to consume animal products do so for ethical reasons or environmental reasons, not because meat tastes bad. 2 This burger is also designed to appeal to people who want to consume less meat, but because of the taste, or the nutritional convenience of eating meat, fail to do so.
SO MUCH YES! I would like to add to this though, that depending on your digestive system, certain products don't break down well and make you feel gross (dairy is a huge one, but I find pork/red meat in general doesn't agree with me) so finding other ways of enjoying the meat flavour without eating meat is amazing.
I have a question, then. If veganism is an ethical choice based on environmentalism (I buy this premise), how are meat substitutes of any real value? They add an entire food manufacturing process chain (including factory costs, emissions and other environmental risks of processing) instead of simply saying "buy good vegetables, nuts, fruits, etc. and learn to use them properly". Is substituting meat not going the wrong way, then? Wouldn't it be better to simply acknowledge that it's NOT meat? I just don't see the environmental value of adding another type of processed food to our already massive food processing mechanisms - unless you can tell me that processing this artifical meat is less damaging to the environment than buying vegetables (potatoes and chickpeas, for instance) and making your own sort-of-burger-but-not-quite-a-burger, I'm not quite buying the product as a feasible way to be environmentally aware. Compared to meat, maybe, yes - but the better solution (proper vegetables, etc.) is already out there. Why not just go that way?
All of that and then you answered your own question. - "Compared to meat, maybe, yes" "unless you can tell me that processing this artifical meat is less damaging to the environment than buying vegetables" - The comparison is not between this burger and buying & cooking vegetables. It's between this burger and a beef burger. Which is why the argument about the manufacturing process doesn't work. If this burger replaced any portion of the beef industry, the offset methane would far outweigh any emissions from the production of a veggie burger. Methane is 30x more potent than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas, which is why global beef consumption is of such concern in the first place. SO the success of these burgers would directly contribute to a reduction of the greenhouse effect. That's the environmental benefit to these kinds of products.
@@olly08021: If it replaces all beef production, yes. It does not. In an ideal world, this could work 1:1 at once - but in the real world, this just adds additional processing and manufacturing. I don't see it being brilliant at all. We need less production waste and emission, not more. This adds to that - regular vegetables would not. My entire argument was built around just using vegetables, fruits and nuts properly in the first place - but you either overlooked or ignored that, didn't you?
This burger looks soo fricking beautiful !!! Mightily impressed with Ben that he picked up the mouthfeel and the earthy flavour of beetroot and James for picking up the colour difference ❤️❤️😍😍😘😘😋😋
I really appreciate this test where you had two chefs, one blind folded and one not. Also, not telling them what it was so that they could give their personal and professional review. Very nice.
It would be so cool to have a chef vs chef challenge using this burger patty as the key ingredient! I’d love to see Ben and James’ takes on it, assuming the patty can be broken down when raw and repurposed as a mince substitute 😍🤓
Thank you so much for doing this video guys. As a vegan who still LOVES your channel, watching this video made me very happy. I can’t wait to try one one these burgers 👍😀
Hypocrites, "I'm a vegan but I want a burger, glad they have a vegan one now." If you still want burgers as a vegan you're not a vegan. Calling yourselves vegans but still wanting to devoure stuff that looks and tastes like meat. All that tells me is you people just do it for the clout. Sad...
Aaron, what did a vegan ever do to hurt you? Why do you have to judge them as "true vegans" or not? I'm like a super carnivore and I have no problem with people who choose to be vegan, whether its to improve their health, because of their love for animals, to have less impact on the environment, etc. To each their own.
vegans aren't vegan because they hate the taste of meat - they're vegan because they've chose to live a compassionate and ethical life free from animal and environmental harm, moron.
For me celebrating fruits und vegetables is the way to go. It requires creativity to replace meat that way and sustain a balanced diet and is equally or rather more healthy than using meat substitutes. But I like the fact that you guys talk about these substitutes and share your opinions about them. I don't really need other recipes using aforementioned substitutes though tbh. Keep up the good work and thanks for all the great content here on YT! Greetings from Germany!
I don't understand the dislike of veggie/vegan substitute marketing as far as referencing non-vegan food goes. Their names are meant to be an comparison of texture and flavor, and it's a lot easier to call something a "Vegan hamburger" or say it's like hamburger than to describe it as a "Savory and fatty plant based patty with a dense texture that gets a brown crust while staying juicy inside.". Also, my local shop wouldn't stock a product with a label that said "Crispy ground soy burger!" in huge font because people would run screaming from it in a relatively rural area like this, but a "Chik'n burger" might get someone other than the handful of veggie/vegans around here to try it since it doesn't sound completely alien to them on every level and that helps it stay stocked every week.
I don't think meat substitute is a bad thing at all. There are many reasons to eat more veggie, but it is very difficult to just switch because food a big part of our emotions and our social life. It is a lot to learn in terms of nutrition and recipe as well. So this is definitely helpful. Cannot wait to try it!
I love that you guys embrace and support vegan food. I think it's great that you are exposing people to different options. It makes veganism so much more accessible and less daunting to the general public. Thank you!! P.S. Try the Impossible Burger! Would love to know how it compares!
My girlfriend and i tried that recently, its actually really good. Structural integrity of the burger is ... basically non existent though which is always the downfall when i try vegan meat substitutes, but taste wise was good enough to mistake for the real thing! I'll probably get her some of these movingmountains burgers to surprise her some time as they look pretty good!
since the weather has been amazing, i tried it on them disposable bbq and it cooked evenly and seemed to stay together with still having the meaty texture when it pulls away, might want to try that
So this is the uk version of the impossible burger? I’ve had that, and the burgers looks and bleeds like actual meat. The visuals are even better for the impossible burger. I agree that you guys need to do a comparison. I wouldn’t mind switching, I’m just waiting the price point to drop.
When I was young free and single I rarely eat meat, I eat mostly nuts ,beans, veg and soy protein with the odd meat dish and rarer bacon sandwich. Now single again, I get to choose what I want to eat again. I don't have to give anything up or not try out something because the family don't like it. Through channels like SORTEDfood I'm finding new foods to try and challenge the tastebuds. Thank you. This burger actually looks tasty, unlike some fake burgers I've had in the past.
I love this video so much! And as for whether or not we should be concentrating efforts on meat substitutes vs. really good veggie recipes, I don't think there's a simple answer for it. As someone who doesn't eat meat (a cliche way to start a sentence, I know), I absolutely appreciate meat substitutes. I never stopped eating meat because I hated it; on the contrary, it was largely because I felt too dependent on it. Likewise, I would never want to be dependent on meat substitutes either, but I do enjoy a good burger every now and then, and meat subs like this a blessing for those cravings. I love that there's a cruelty-free way to enjoy the same foods, and I'm so happy that you guys are shining a light on that.
I really appreciate the efforts people are making towards a viable meat substitute. I worry that, in our zeal to do that, we won't adequately test this highly-contrived and heavily-processed product for long-term health effects. James - you're a grump but you're self-conscious about it which is just charming ;)
Personally, I went veggie when I was 9 because I didn't want to eat dead animals, but mostly because I didn't like the taste and texture of meat. Cut to many years later and I'm now 23 and vegan, I can honestly say I feel the same way. I think this type of meat substitute or replacement is fantastic if you're converting to vegetarianism or veganism because you want to improve your health, for environmental reasons or to stop contributing to animal cruelty but still want the satisfaction of eating meat, the concept of this burger is great. I don't feel like I need or want to eat a meat like replacement as I don't crave the taste or texture of meat in any way (can't honestly remember what it tastes like!). However, if burgers like this are helping people make positive change in their lives and eating less meat because of it, then I think we should encourage these meat replacements. It's also demanding more creativity in the development of the food we both produce and consume and that can't be a bad thing!
Hayley This is the most sensible and balanced view in the entire comments section. My girlfriend is a vegetarian and says something similar. She doesn't crave the taste or texture of meat.
Ordered this at one of the Al Chemist's in London with cheese, genuinely had to ask if they gave me the wrong order. I hadn't eaten meat in over 6 months so I may be bias but it was incredible, definitely the best meat substitute I have tried.
Celebrate beautiful fruit and vegetables !!!! By the way in India especially south India , jackfruit is celebrated in sweets and especially it's seeds make amazing curry . Jackfruit could be used as more than a meat substitute in the UK so it could be celebrated more !
Sushma .V hey, so true... So we here. We've had this mentioned before. Fascinating how differing ingredients and dishes take on different roles across the world. ^Ben
Sushma .V oh please. I'm from Indonesia and we love our jackfuits too, but there's no such thing as the wrong way to enjoy a fruit. Let people enjoy it however they want. You don't have the copyright and trademark over it.
I meant it is being used as a meat substitute which is not how it could be celebrated in the best way . I do know everyone has the freedom to celebrate any fruit the way they want to . Sure did not mean to offend anyone !
I am intrigued. I need to eat less meat for health reasons but I’m addicted to burgers so these guys have piqued my interest. If it can bring an old cynical Scotsman around to ‘i’m not irrationally angry about it’ then they might be on to something here.
Hope you managed it! I'm not supposed to eat red meat because of health conditions but it's not hard for me because I was raised vegetarian anyway which turned out quite lucky for me.
This is awesome! Thank you so much for making this. It might also be cool to show recipes that help minimize waste, like using scraps for a stock! =) Love the playful vibe of your show. Smooth editing. PS Mike, you have a lovely smile :P
So, as a meat eater that also enjoys high quality vegetables, I think that the answer to Jaime's question is yes. Yes on both counts. I am personally trying to reduce my personal consumption of meat. I only eat red meat once or twice every two weeks, and I am really trying to only eat white meats like chicken and turkey three times a week. Something like this, or like the Impossible Burger are very helpful to me in achieving that. I also really enjoy things that celebrate high quality, delicious veggies, and (like James) I don't like things like seitan or traditional meat "substitutes". Also, stay grumpy, James, stay grumpy. Your snark is amazing and very amusing.
I want this here in the United States! Part of helping the planet is simply reducing the amount of meat we eat regularly and this seems to provide a great alternative where people can both make a healthy choice and not feel like they’re sacrificing their enjoyment of food.
I have come to like Jamie over the years.. no really!! He was vegan for a month?! Hats off man! And yes, coming from Indian vegetarian point of view, no meat substitutes please.. celebrate the vegetables and dishes and can be brought to the plate with them, not masquerade as meat looking substances
As a vegetarian that has been addicted to your channel for years now, I LOVE that you're reviewing meat substitutions. If you get the chance try the Impossible Burger, it's AMAZING. Now while meat substitutions are fun to review, a mix of both meat substitutions and whole plant based dishes would be the best way to go in my opinion.
You can find these in so many places across the UK if you look for them online. I found that they can taste quite different depending on how they're serve and the relish, but if you get a good one they are truly amazing!
I totally can understand James. Meat substitutes are just a weird kind of food. Even though you said that burger tasted, smelled and felt good, it still looked a bit unnatural. But if there are people out there who want the taste of meat (almost) daily, that might be a compromise. I'd rather enjoy really good vegetables than trying to make them taste like meat. But if I crave meat, I try to go for great quality and celebrate that meal like crazy. And that meat is expensive enough to prevent me from eating it too often.
Celebrate high quality fruit vegetables meat poultry everything edible and cooking related. But good finding high quality alternative to meat poultry etc. Thank you Sorted Food UK You guys have and amazing platform on UA-cam just make me want to watch you guys all the time. Do Vlogs around UK. It's the best videos plus food is included. Take care Keep cooking &baking
I think it's great! Because there is nothing wrong with playing around with plant-based ingredients and creating awesome things like this since we have the option to! Whole food plant-based diet would still probably be healthier and people who want to eat that way - perfect! But I believe substitutes like this would appeal to a much wider audience
To the last question posed......both!!! You need to focus on high quality but need to find a good substitute in between. Personally, I need a good, easily accessible veggie sausage. Any recommendations appreciated.
I love how it's a compliment from James, that he doesn't hate it. I normally say this about people... I'm a horrible person... 😞😞😞 Btw why was only Ben blindfolded???
This is incredible! As someone who loves meat too much, and doesn't have a reason to go full vegan, this is an awesome video, because it's still showing ways to go MORE vegan... things that in all substance can replace non-vegan options! I'd like to eat healthier, and find new ways to enjoy food, as well as having vegan friends and family, so it's nice to know there are ways out there! I LOVE this video!
Guys this is a very nit picky thing, but at the end in the outro it sounds almost as if you each are in one ear, perhaps adding a mono element to it so the stereo effect isn't so artificial? Great quality video as always though, keep bringing us new things we've never heard of and probably wouldn't care about unless it was shown to us like you guys do.
It must be 11 pm (my time) if there is a new SortedFood video out.. That burger looks really really really good!! I'm hungry!! But I have to go to bed!! AAAAAAARRRRRGGGHHHH!!!!!!!
My body really wouldn't forgive me if I started eating every time you guys put a video out... But the temptation is there and it is strong!! :D Have a great rest of the day guys, you're all awesome!! :D
I can’t tell if I’m impressed they’re not bashing vegan foods, or suspicious of this sounding like a sponsored/softened critique. Most meat eaters that make videos about vegan things unendingly hate things and say “if you don’t want to eat meat don’t make substitutes blah.” I guess I’m glad they like it? Having more people be objective and show ways to make delicious things without animal products is neat. Maybe more vegan challenge videos would be cool? I like Jaime’s comfort food cooking style and would appreciate some dense vegan ideas from him, for example.
Kris for how much longer can we go on ignoring that we're consuming too much meat as a planet? Products like this (familiar since it's a burger) could assist at converting meateaters occasionally. Not that were saying people shouldn't meat at all... Meat (and fish) can form part of a healthy and sustainable diet. What's good is we can all talk about it... Just scroll through the comments. ^Ben
Quite honestly, I don't understand this cliche about preachy vegans/ calling meat eaters murderers. I myself have stopped eating meat almost ten years ago and know a lot of people who don't eat (a lot of or any) meat as well. Neither have I ever tried to convert someone nor have I insulted someone for their dietary choices and the same goes for every other non-meat eater I know. On the other hand, I have heard an andless tirade of people who do eat meat mocking or even insulting those of us who don't without any reason to.I'm not trying to stop you from enjoying your burgers and sausages and whatnot, but when you wave one in front of my face (or even slap me with it - yes that happened once) whilst I'm eating something else and make mocking comments, I _will_ get slightly irate. Now this is not to say that _all_ meat eaters act that stupidly (they obviously don't - this video is proof of that) ; quite the opposite, actually: Most people I meet either don't comment about it at all or become curious about what I'm eating instead and ask to try some (with varying degrees of approval afterwards). But I do get just the slightest bit irate when people needlessly bash non-meat eaters and basically throw us all in with the kooks from PETA. You can reply to this message.
Actually, I would have once said this is unusual, but I'm seeing a growing number of positive videos on meat substitutes made by people who still eat meat. I guess the products - at least some - are getting better and people are becoming more open to exploring them.
An American company makes a Beyond Meat burger that has very similar ingredients and in Canada the burger chain A&W offers them. I have tried them and had the same reaction you did to these. I have no problem eating them and I'm a meatatarian.
I feel like it's up to everyone's personal taste. Some vegans and vegetarians want to enjoy foods like burgers, sausages, etc. where as others prefer a more whole-foods diet or both. There is variety in every kind of diet.
I was highly skeptical with the introduction of a vegan burger from the burger chain, in Canada: A&W; their beef, chicken, and pork are raised without hormones and steroids, antibiotics. AND then they introduced the 'Beyond Meat' burger with 100% plant-based protein- WOWZERS! Tastes so good that you forget it's not meat. NOW- it has become so popular, that A&W's across Canada has been selling out. However they managed to get the combinations right- well done. Now a burger that bleeds a bit...that;s a whole new story I would like to try :D
Just had the sidekick lentilese spaghetti, in the fill up pack, I recommend a meat eater cook that if they're thinking of reducing their meat intake. So good
It’s a great idea like the Impossible Burger and Beyond Burger we have in the States. I am a potato and beans vegan myself but it is great for the flexitarians and reducetarians.
I’ve had beyond burgers at home and in a restaurant and probably three different style impossible burgers at different establishments. I had been vegetarian for 5 or 6 years starting at 15 years old but went back to a life of meat. Burgers are the primary reason I “missed out” while I was veg. These burgers kick ass. I order them when they’re on the menu. I’d eat them with vegan cheese, regular cheese, or whatever. I’m interested in turning one to a bacon bleu cheese rendition.
You guys should try Beyond Meat burgers! No wheat, soy, bleeds like a real burger, tastes like a real beef burger. Insanely delicious. I eat all types of foods, but when I wanna get the satisfaction of eating a beef burger, I always go for the Beyond Meat burger!
I personally am looking to go vegan because I just don't like eating animals and I live in the US and the idea of a self-regulated market for pork so far, they are working on chicken and I've only heard rumors about beef, but we can't seem to go a few spring/summer months without lettuce recalls and such, this is truly worrying times when it comes to food! My husband however is a meat and potatoes kind of guy and it has been hard for me to find anything in the realm of vegan food that he will eat. As I do not like cooking two separate meals all of the time burgers like this really appeal to me. I bought some Beyond burgers to try and he actually liked them! Now I'm off to try rice paper bacon :D
You could simply go vegetarian - vegan is supposed to be a lifestyle that very few vegans actually live. Everyone is "going vegan" these days. Do you have leather shoes or anything leather in your life? You're not vegan. Do you eat processed products made with i.e. palm oil? You're not vegan. Do you use bleach for your white laundry? You're not vegan. If you want to be vegan it's a science and chances are you never will be vegan because a lot of things are not required to be put on labels. Personally I think the whole vegan thing exists for only 2 reasons: a) you can post about it on Instagram and everyone goes Yaayyyy and likes it and b) you are then entitled to feel better than other people and look down on them. I for one will stick with my regular diet and I respect my friends who are vegetarian without the need to talk about it. Sorry for your hubby. The wife of a friend of mine went vegan a few years ago and he's considering divorce - yet she's not even militant about it, he's still allowed to eat meat, just not at home. I think what annoys him the most is that with everything you do you first have to check if it's vegan. Your entire life starts to evolve around that obsession. You can't simply go buy pants or a household cleaner. A lot of the things are not vegan.
I've had the beyond burger here in the states, and I think these new meat substitutes are fantastic! They really satisfy some of my cravings I've been having since going vegetarian, without me having to compromise my own moral principles. I also typically hate meat substitutes so this is just fantastic.
I've been eating about 95% plant based for the last 8 months or so. My main influences were the World Health Organizations findings on processed and red meats and the potential for cancer, nutritionfacts.org and many other medical professionals that are plant based, and the environmental impact that the industrial meat industry has on our home. Great video chaps! Would love to see a comparison video of this burger up against the beyond and impossible. I recently tasted the beyond and it is amazing!
I think meat substitutes are a great way for meat eaters to transition into a meatless diet or for preparing a meatless meal for veg guests. Having been raised vegetarian I've had many dinners at people's houses that consisted of just salad and potatoes, because they don't know how to cook for a vegetarian. With more meat substitute options readily available, more often than not I now get offered that as well as salad and potatoes. Of course, as an adult I attend more potluck style dinners so I can show them vet cooking that doesn't involve meat subs. Love your show by the way!
There's an actual vegan "beef" burger in LA that has the real umami taste and feel. There are also done-ness levels you can go for in that burger. It is pretty awesome.
There's a burger like this in the US called the Impossible Burger that is pretty good. Being a struggling vegetarian, nothing beat a good ol' cheeseburger. But if I were in a restaurant and they had the Impossible Burger, I would get it as a healthy alternative.
Love this vid! I'm vego and really enjoyed seeing how these burgers fair up (this one reminded me of the beyond burger). Also liked that you guys mentioned that reducing the amount of meat we eat is really good for us and the environment
I totally agree with James. Support the people who raise animals in a sustainable and ethical way, by paying bit more for something that is better for both you, the animals and the planet!
Vegetarian trying to go vegan here! I love, love, love veggie burgers and mushroom sandwiches! The US equivalent is the beyond burger, and I can't wait to try it now! Thanks!
Preston Siegler warning, open the windows when you cook it. It smells horrible. I prefer the impossible burger but a lot of people won’t accept it because it had to test 1 ingredient on animals and then vowed to never test again. But I think the benefits outweigh the 1 sacrifice. It’s up to your own ethics.
I personally don't like fake meat because it reminds me too much of eating a dead animal, but I think it's great for other people. Not only is it an easy option for people who just want to eat less meat, it's good for vegans who still like the taste/texture/etc of meat, just not the whole dead animal part. It's also easier when you're going vegan because it doesn't feel like your diet has to change too much, you can still have a "normal" burger. I prefer fruits and veg and to make my own burgers from beans and lentils, but I think it's a great option for some people so I'm all for it!
I love this. I haven't eaten meat in 12 years, and I appreciate people supporting reducitarianism. I would love to know, however, if when clean meat becomes available and affordable, if they would consider trying it/switching to it. I think it's a great ethical way for people to consume actual meat if they wanted to without taking a life, but some people are grossed out at the idea of lab grown meat. (I'm more grossed out at the idea of slaughtered flesh, but to each their own.)
Coming from somebody that has been involved in the food animal industry for almost my entire life in one way or another ( farm hand, livestock owner/ raiser, sale barn worker, animal husbandry, and lately a veterinary technician trying to learn food animal medicine) I do enjoy the concept of a food product like this but I could never fully switch to a vegan lifestyle.and u do agree with James ideas, choose the highest quality meat that you can locally source and afford. And only use what you need, nobody likes throwing away leftover expensive meats. I believe that studying these types of foods will benefit the world greatly with overpopulation in large cities, and if they can make it more shelf stable as a resource to send to food deprived areas as a substitute in say a drought where keeping the animal resources alive are difficult. Conversely this technology could be used in space when growing ,say a cow, is impractical for meat. But where growing plants are easy.
As someone that had been vegetarian for the last 15 years, I've had the same opinion as James; celebrate great veg, rather than create bad imitation meats. They usually turn out terrible. However, this new crop of mince and burger products are really promising and intriguing.
I prefer dishes without "meat substitutes" like veg burgers, because the dish just tastes even better with less processed products. For a dish that's originally needed meat, I'd just substitute it with more vegetables and/or beans which works great (especially if you know how to season). So maybe we could focus more on how to do that? I do believe that meat substitutes are a good thing to have though as some people few it as more convenient as they might mostly know how to cook with meat. I also agree with the health and environmental reasons mentioned in the video.
I am not a vegetarian or vegan but I am curious if they would make a “ground beef” version of this? If yes I would be totally down. I don’t eat a lot of burgers but I dig a nice pot of chili and other ground beef recipes. This product would be an awesome addition to my diet
Looking around for this as hear how much it costs, I see it say it going to be £10 for one burger in a restaurant in one paper. So if you poor I do not think you can get it, as it most likely going to be £12 for like two.... So for a lot of people, they not going to eat it unless it a low price. The Moving Mountains burger costs £10 and will be available at Mildreds Dalston from Saturday 24 February.
In a Sorted binge, wonder how long will it take to finish it all. Wonderful and interesting videos as always hope you'll continue creating more in the future.
‘Instantly I’d say that is the best meat substitute I’ve eaten...because I don’t hate it’
*Such perfect delivery. James’s savagery can never be matched.*
I find James' grumpiness and sass is so endearing.
"I don't know what's going on"
"It's the same as usual"
"You don't know what's going on either?"
Also, Jamie the steak man went vegan for a month?! Inconceivable!
He did shockingly well!
Dammit I read that as soon as he said it in the video haha I love when that happens
You need to see if you can get your hands on the Impossible Burger for comparison. The Impossible Burger uses heme, (a molecule that is part of hemoglobin, which your blood red and carries oxygen through your body, and also gives meat that "bloody" flavour,) except it is derived from plant sources to give it that red "bleed" you get from meat and burgers.
oyleslyck lmaooo???? How to extract heme???? Just stay original and stop trying to fake pretend it's meat godddd
But its not meat! It isn't an animal product, rather its constructed in a lab and then mass produced.
Serapia what you on about, it literally is fake meat, no one is lying about it lol
There are plant based heme sources :D
liyinliang yep, the heme in the impossible burger is derived from soy!
I wonder how this tastes compared to the Impossible Burger or the beyond burger...
We should compare! It was really good...
you should definitely compare! the beyond is my favorite since it's also gluten free, which this one and the impossible are not.
Well funny running into you here c:
Tbh tho it'd definitely be amazing to try!
Beyond Burgers are great!
Impossible tastes amazing, but I think they still only sell within the US
😂😂 "it was just fear, because i dont trust you."
Perfectly sums up Bens relationship with Barry and James 😅
2:30 That perfect moment when Ben's glasses just magically fall into place.
James trying not to be grumpy but still being grumpy is my mood forever and beyond.
If you wanted to eat meat but had to stop, this is great. You get to feel like you're not missing out. If you don't want to eat meat or have other choices, pick something else.
It's a great new option for people who want it.🌱💚👍
that girl in okc, I was a vegetarian for around 7 years. I did use Boca and Quorn once in awhile, because I like how they taste, not essentially as a meat replacement. I still do get them from time to time, but my diet is more like, not much meat but good quality meat, as Ben said. Today I had lunch with friends and they were all doubtful when I ordered a small Greek salad. For less than half their checks, I got a huge plateful next to their medium size burgers.
that girl in okc I feel like ethical vegans/veggies still like the taste and texture of meat so they can still eat this
calamitasCorvus, it was on the menu as 'small', I can't imagine what the regular size would have been. Greek salads have olives and feta cheese, it was a very filling meal while still being healthy. Eat fatty burgers all you want, I value my health more than that!
@@bcaye so enjoyment is not a factor for you? i think thats the point of a burger or any junk food for that matter.
@@bcaye Thing is you have to get that huge plate of salad to make up for the filling of the traditional food. So.. no not really saving anything there. Also if you live of feta and olives it's not healthy.
If you just really love greek salads, awesome. Otherwise it's not any worse or better.
Seriously, the ignorance in this comment section is baffling.
1 A large percentage of people who choose not to consume animal products do so for ethical reasons or environmental reasons, not because meat tastes bad.
2 This burger is also designed to appeal to people who want to consume less meat, but because of the taste, or the nutritional convenience of eating meat, fail to do so.
THANK YOU. I have to explain this to people so often. Well said.
SO MUCH YES! I would like to add to this though, that depending on your digestive system, certain products don't break down well and make you feel gross (dairy is a huge one, but I find pork/red meat in general doesn't agree with me) so finding other ways of enjoying the meat flavour without eating meat is amazing.
I have a question, then. If veganism is an ethical choice based on environmentalism (I buy this premise), how are meat substitutes of any real value? They add an entire food manufacturing process chain (including factory costs, emissions and other environmental risks of processing) instead of simply saying "buy good vegetables, nuts, fruits, etc. and learn to use them properly".
Is substituting meat not going the wrong way, then? Wouldn't it be better to simply acknowledge that it's NOT meat?
I just don't see the environmental value of adding another type of processed food to our already massive food processing mechanisms - unless you can tell me that processing this artifical meat is less damaging to the environment than buying vegetables (potatoes and chickpeas, for instance) and making your own sort-of-burger-but-not-quite-a-burger, I'm not quite buying the product as a feasible way to be environmentally aware.
Compared to meat, maybe, yes - but the better solution (proper vegetables, etc.) is already out there. Why not just go that way?
All of that and then you answered your own question. - "Compared to meat, maybe, yes"
"unless you can tell me that processing this artifical meat is less damaging to the environment than buying vegetables" - The comparison is not between this burger and buying & cooking vegetables. It's between this burger and a beef burger.
Which is why the argument about the manufacturing process doesn't work. If this burger replaced any portion of the beef industry, the offset methane would far outweigh any emissions from the production of a veggie burger.
Methane is 30x more potent than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas, which is why global beef consumption is of such concern in the first place.
SO the success of these burgers would directly contribute to a reduction of the greenhouse effect. That's the environmental benefit to these kinds of products.
@@olly08021: If it replaces all beef production, yes. It does not. In an ideal world, this could work 1:1 at once - but in the real world, this just adds additional processing and manufacturing.
I don't see it being brilliant at all. We need less production waste and emission, not more. This adds to that - regular vegetables would not. My entire argument was built around just using vegetables, fruits and nuts properly in the first place - but you either overlooked or ignored that, didn't you?
This burger looks soo fricking beautiful !!! Mightily impressed with Ben that he picked up the mouthfeel and the earthy flavour of beetroot and James for picking up the colour difference ❤️❤️😍😍😘😘😋😋
Lol XD
Wow James here with that keen eye!!!! Mighty impressed!!
Judgemental James is an Adorable James! #judgementallycute
I am loving the chefs reviews! Gadgets and food are both great when reviewed by James and Ben!
I really appreciate this test where you had two chefs, one blind folded and one not. Also, not telling them what it was so that they could give their personal and professional review. Very nice.
JAMES! DON'T YOU DARE TRY NOT TO BE GRUMPY! It's my favorite thing about you.
It would be so cool to have a chef vs chef challenge using this burger patty as the key ingredient! I’d love to see Ben and James’ takes on it, assuming the patty can be broken down when raw and repurposed as a mince substitute 😍🤓
Thank you so much for doing this video guys. As a vegan who still LOVES your channel, watching this video made me very happy. I can’t wait to try one one these burgers 👍😀
Hypocrites, "I'm a vegan but I want a burger, glad they have a vegan one now." If you still want burgers as a vegan you're not a vegan. Calling yourselves vegans but still wanting to devoure stuff that looks and tastes like meat. All that tells me is you people just do it for the clout. Sad...
Fiona Macleod i agree!! love to see more vegan things on sorted!
Aaron, what did a vegan ever do to hurt you? Why do you have to judge them as "true vegans" or not? I'm like a super carnivore and I have no problem with people who choose to be vegan, whether its to improve their health, because of their love for animals, to have less impact on the environment, etc. To each their own.
vegans aren't vegan because they hate the taste of meat - they're vegan because they've chose to live a compassionate and ethical life free from animal and environmental harm, moron.
Even if that was true it is not nearly as sad as someone that goes on to the internet and trolls vegans on food channels on YT.
DO A HANGOVER FOOD BATTLE PLEASE
Ya guys Hangover battle without a question
James reminds me of an art teacher I had in college. He would toss our work on the floor if we didn't do a good job. 😆
This makes me happy as a vegetarian.
Joseph Chua same here
James is good people. It bears saying / repeating.
For me celebrating fruits und vegetables is the way to go. It requires creativity to replace meat that way and sustain a balanced diet and is equally or rather more healthy than using meat substitutes.
But I like the fact that you guys talk about these substitutes and share your opinions about them. I don't really need other recipes using aforementioned substitutes though tbh.
Keep up the good work and thanks for all the great content here on YT!
Greetings from Germany!
This makes me so happy as a vegan that LOVES your channel!
I don't understand the dislike of veggie/vegan substitute marketing as far as referencing non-vegan food goes. Their names are meant to be an comparison of texture and flavor, and it's a lot easier to call something a "Vegan hamburger" or say it's like hamburger than to describe it as a "Savory and fatty plant based patty with a dense texture that gets a brown crust while staying juicy inside.".
Also, my local shop wouldn't stock a product with a label that said "Crispy ground soy burger!" in huge font because people would run screaming from it in a relatively rural area like this, but a "Chik'n burger" might get someone other than the handful of veggie/vegans around here to try it since it doesn't sound completely alien to them on every level and that helps it stay stocked every week.
I don't think meat substitute is a bad thing at all. There are many reasons to eat more veggie, but it is very difficult to just switch because food a big part of our emotions and our social life. It is a lot to learn in terms of nutrition and recipe as well. So this is definitely helpful. Cannot wait to try it!
I love that you guys embrace and support vegan food. I think it's great that you are exposing people to different options. It makes veganism so much more accessible and less daunting to the general public. Thank you!! P.S. Try the Impossible Burger! Would love to know how it compares!
Two years later, can we get the chef's tasting the beyond burger and seeing how far meat substitutes have come?
iceland already have a similiar burger called the no bull burger
My girlfriend and i tried that recently, its actually really good.
Structural integrity of the burger is ... basically non existent though which is always the downfall when i try vegan meat substitutes, but taste wise was good enough to mistake for the real thing!
I'll probably get her some of these movingmountains burgers to surprise her some time as they look pretty good!
since the weather has been amazing, i tried it on them disposable bbq and it cooked evenly and seemed to stay together with still having the meaty texture when it pulls away, might want to try that
I'll have to try that out :)
Well good for fricken Iceland, i bet they have a dick who points out useless shit in Iceland already too, so they don’t need you there.
The Dutch I make a prediction: you are not from the UK... or a great troll haha
A non-grumpy James is no James at all.
From what you are all describing it sounds like 'Beyond Burger' in the US. It's really great!
So this is the uk version of the impossible burger? I’ve had that, and the burgers looks and bleeds like actual meat. The visuals are even better for the impossible burger. I agree that you guys need to do a comparison. I wouldn’t mind switching, I’m just waiting the price point to drop.
When I was young free and single I rarely eat meat, I eat mostly nuts ,beans, veg and soy protein with the odd meat dish and rarer bacon sandwich. Now single again, I get to choose what I want to eat again. I don't have to give anything up or not try out something because the family don't like it. Through channels like SORTEDfood I'm finding new foods to try and challenge the tastebuds. Thank you. This burger actually looks tasty, unlike some fake burgers I've had in the past.
I love this video so much! And as for whether or not we should be concentrating efforts on meat substitutes vs. really good veggie recipes, I don't think there's a simple answer for it. As someone who doesn't eat meat (a cliche way to start a sentence, I know), I absolutely appreciate meat substitutes. I never stopped eating meat because I hated it; on the contrary, it was largely because I felt too dependent on it. Likewise, I would never want to be dependent on meat substitutes either, but I do enjoy a good burger every now and then, and meat subs like this a blessing for those cravings. I love that there's a cruelty-free way to enjoy the same foods, and I'm so happy that you guys are shining a light on that.
No James ! Don't stop being grumpy. I love your grumpiness and your sassy comments
I really appreciate the efforts people are making towards a viable meat substitute. I worry that, in our zeal to do that, we won't adequately test this highly-contrived and heavily-processed product for long-term health effects. James - you're a grump but you're self-conscious about it which is just charming ;)
Personally, I went veggie when I was 9 because I didn't want to eat dead animals, but mostly because I didn't like the taste and texture of meat. Cut to many years later and I'm now 23 and vegan, I can honestly say I feel the same way. I think this type of meat substitute or replacement is fantastic if you're converting to vegetarianism or veganism because you want to improve your health, for environmental reasons or to stop contributing to animal cruelty but still want the satisfaction of eating meat, the concept of this burger is great. I don't feel like I need or want to eat a meat like replacement as I don't crave the taste or texture of meat in any way (can't honestly remember what it tastes like!). However, if burgers like this are helping people make positive change in their lives and eating less meat because of it, then I think we should encourage these meat replacements. It's also demanding more creativity in the development of the food we both produce and consume and that can't be a bad thing!
Hayley This is the most sensible and balanced view in the entire comments section. My girlfriend is a vegetarian and says something similar. She doesn't crave the taste or texture of meat.
Ordered this at one of the Al Chemist's in London with cheese, genuinely had to ask if they gave me the wrong order. I hadn't eaten meat in over 6 months so I may be bias but it was incredible, definitely the best meat substitute I have tried.
Celebrate beautiful fruit and vegetables !!!! By the way in India especially south India , jackfruit is celebrated in sweets and especially it's seeds make amazing curry . Jackfruit could be used as more than a meat substitute in the UK so it could be celebrated more !
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Sushma .V hey, so true... So we here. We've had this mentioned before. Fascinating how differing ingredients and dishes take on different roles across the world. ^Ben
Sushma .V oh please. I'm from Indonesia and we love our jackfuits too, but there's no such thing as the wrong way to enjoy a fruit. Let people enjoy it however they want. You don't have the copyright and trademark over it.
I meant it is being used as a meat substitute which is not how it could be celebrated in the best way . I do know everyone has the freedom to celebrate any fruit the way they want to . Sure did not mean to offend anyone !
I apologize if you were offended
The sound team are really great with the songs
I am intrigued. I need to eat less meat for health reasons but I’m addicted to burgers so these guys have piqued my interest. If it can bring an old cynical Scotsman around to ‘i’m not irrationally angry about it’ then they might be on to something here.
Hope you managed it! I'm not supposed to eat red meat because of health conditions but it's not hard for me because I was raised vegetarian anyway which turned out quite lucky for me.
This is awesome! Thank you so much for making this. It might also be cool to show recipes that help minimize waste, like using scraps for a stock! =) Love the playful vibe of your show. Smooth editing. PS Mike, you have a lovely smile :P
So, as a meat eater that also enjoys high quality vegetables, I think that the answer to Jaime's question is yes. Yes on both counts. I am personally trying to reduce my personal consumption of meat. I only eat red meat once or twice every two weeks, and I am really trying to only eat white meats like chicken and turkey three times a week. Something like this, or like the Impossible Burger are very helpful to me in achieving that. I also really enjoy things that celebrate high quality, delicious veggies, and (like James) I don't like things like seitan or traditional meat "substitutes".
Also, stay grumpy, James, stay grumpy. Your snark is amazing and very amusing.
I want this here in the United States! Part of helping the planet is simply reducing the amount of meat we eat regularly and this seems to provide a great alternative where people can both make a healthy choice and not feel like they’re sacrificing their enjoyment of food.
I have come to like Jamie over the years.. no really!! He was vegan for a month?! Hats off man! And yes, coming from Indian vegetarian point of view, no meat substitutes please.. celebrate the vegetables and dishes and can be brought to the plate with them, not masquerade as meat looking substances
As a vegetarian that has been addicted to your channel for years now, I LOVE that you're reviewing meat substitutions. If you get the chance try the Impossible Burger, it's AMAZING. Now while meat substitutions are fun to review, a mix of both meat substitutions and whole plant based dishes would be the best way to go in my opinion.
You can find these in so many places across the UK if you look for them online. I found that they can taste quite different depending on how they're serve and the relish, but if you get a good one they are truly amazing!
My favourite one so far in London so far is from Maxwell's in Covent Garden.
I totally can understand James. Meat substitutes are just a weird kind of food. Even though you said that burger tasted, smelled and felt good, it still looked a bit unnatural. But if there are people out there who want the taste of meat (almost) daily, that might be a compromise.
I'd rather enjoy really good vegetables than trying to make them taste like meat. But if I crave meat, I try to go for great quality and celebrate that meal like crazy. And that meat is expensive enough to prevent me from eating it too often.
Celebrate high quality fruit vegetables meat poultry everything edible and cooking related.
But good finding high quality alternative to meat poultry etc.
Thank you
Sorted Food UK
You guys have and amazing platform on UA-cam just make me want to watch you guys all the time.
Do Vlogs around UK.
It's the best videos plus food is included.
Take care
Keep cooking &baking
I think it's great! Because there is nothing wrong with playing around with plant-based ingredients and creating awesome things like this since we have the option to!
Whole food plant-based diet would still probably be healthier and people who want to eat that way - perfect! But I believe substitutes like this would appeal to a much wider audience
Where is Janice to comment on that cute piece of meat next to the burger in the screenshot?
stella ockham This comment made me laugh way to much 😂😂😂
To the last question posed......both!!! You need to focus on high quality but need to find a good substitute in between. Personally, I need a good, easily accessible veggie sausage. Any recommendations appreciated.
I love how it's a compliment from James, that he doesn't hate it. I normally say this about people... I'm a horrible person... 😞😞😞 Btw why was only Ben blindfolded???
This is incredible! As someone who loves meat too much, and doesn't have a reason to go full vegan, this is an awesome video, because it's still showing ways to go MORE vegan... things that in all substance can replace non-vegan options! I'd like to eat healthier, and find new ways to enjoy food, as well as having vegan friends and family, so it's nice to know there are ways out there! I LOVE this video!
I shouldn't be watching this when I'm starving D':
No, I'm just perpetually hungry
Guys this is a very nit picky thing, but at the end in the outro it sounds almost as if you each are in one ear, perhaps adding a mono element to it so the stereo effect isn't so artificial? Great quality video as always though, keep bringing us new things we've never heard of and probably wouldn't care about unless it was shown to us like you guys do.
It must be 11 pm (my time) if there is a new SortedFood video out.. That burger looks really really really good!! I'm hungry!! But I have to go to bed!! AAAAAAARRRRRGGGHHHH!!!!!!!
Seven and a half minutes won'r hurt 👀
:D
My body really wouldn't forgive me if I started eating every time you guys put a video out... But the temptation is there and it is strong!! :D Have a great rest of the day guys, you're all awesome!! :D
Watching videos at night are genuinely the worst c'x
"I WANT THE FOOD"
"BUT I HAVE TO SLEEP"
" *AGH* "
I can’t tell if I’m impressed they’re not bashing vegan foods, or suspicious of this sounding like a sponsored/softened critique. Most meat eaters that make videos about vegan things unendingly hate things and say “if you don’t want to eat meat don’t make substitutes blah.”
I guess I’m glad they like it? Having more people be objective and show ways to make delicious things without animal products is neat. Maybe more vegan challenge videos would be cool? I like Jaime’s comfort food cooking style and would appreciate some dense vegan ideas from him, for example.
Kris for how much longer can we go on ignoring that we're consuming too much meat as a planet? Products like this (familiar since it's a burger) could assist at converting meateaters occasionally. Not that were saying people shouldn't meat at all... Meat (and fish) can form part of a healthy and sustainable diet. What's good is we can all talk about it... Just scroll through the comments. ^Ben
SORTEDfood I definitely agree, and I’m grateful that meat eaters are considering this! Thank you for being rad!
calamitasCorvus ?? We’re talking about how people feel about meat substitutes and alternatives, not how meat eaters feel about vegans.
Quite honestly, I don't understand this cliche about preachy vegans/ calling meat eaters murderers.
I myself have stopped eating meat almost ten years ago and know a lot of people who don't eat (a lot of or any) meat as well. Neither have I ever tried to convert someone nor have I insulted someone for their dietary choices and the same goes for every other non-meat eater I know.
On the other hand, I have heard an andless tirade of people who do eat meat mocking or even insulting those of us who don't without any reason to.I'm not trying to stop you from enjoying your burgers and sausages and whatnot, but when you wave one in front of my face (or even slap me with it - yes that happened once) whilst I'm eating something else and make mocking comments, I _will_ get slightly irate.
Now this is not to say that _all_ meat eaters act that stupidly (they obviously don't - this video is proof of that) ; quite the opposite, actually: Most people I meet either don't comment about it at all or become curious about what I'm eating instead and ask to try some (with varying degrees of approval afterwards). But I do get just the slightest bit irate when people needlessly bash non-meat eaters and basically throw us all in with the kooks from PETA.
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Actually, I would have once said this is unusual, but I'm seeing a growing number of positive videos on meat substitutes made by people who still eat meat. I guess the products - at least some - are getting better and people are becoming more open to exploring them.
“I’m trying to be less grumpy.”. Story of my life.
An American company makes a Beyond Meat burger that has very similar ingredients and in Canada the burger chain A&W offers them. I have tried them and had the same reaction you did to these. I have no problem eating them and I'm a meatatarian.
I feel like it's up to everyone's personal taste. Some vegans and vegetarians want to enjoy foods like burgers, sausages, etc. where as others prefer a more whole-foods diet or both. There is variety in every kind of diet.
I was highly skeptical with the introduction of a vegan burger from the burger chain, in Canada: A&W; their beef, chicken, and pork are raised without hormones and steroids, antibiotics. AND then they introduced the 'Beyond Meat' burger with 100% plant-based protein- WOWZERS! Tastes so good that you forget it's not meat. NOW- it has become so popular, that A&W's across Canada has been selling out. However they managed to get the combinations right- well done.
Now a burger that bleeds a bit...that;s a whole new story I would like to try :D
Just had the sidekick lentilese spaghetti, in the fill up pack, I recommend a meat eater cook that if they're thinking of reducing their meat intake.
So good
It’s a great idea like the Impossible Burger and Beyond Burger we have in the States. I am a potato and beans vegan myself but it is great for the flexitarians and reducetarians.
I’ve had beyond burgers at home and in a restaurant and probably three different style impossible burgers at different establishments. I had been vegetarian for 5 or 6 years starting at 15 years old but went back to a life of meat. Burgers are the primary reason I “missed out” while I was veg. These burgers kick ass. I order them when they’re on the menu. I’d eat them with vegan cheese, regular cheese, or whatever. I’m interested in turning one to a bacon bleu cheese rendition.
The revolutionary discovery of how to synthesize heme iron...lives on!
You guys should try Beyond Meat burgers! No wheat, soy, bleeds like a real burger, tastes like a real beef burger. Insanely delicious. I eat all types of foods, but when I wanna get the satisfaction of eating a beef burger, I always go for the Beyond Meat burger!
I would suggest a head-to-head comparison between the various vegan burgers
Thank you, I love vegan, some of my family is vegan and vegetarian. This is amazing
Have them try the Impossible burger!
Reminds me of the Beyond Meat Burger I've tried here in the States. Great one guys!❤
I personally am looking to go vegan because I just don't like eating animals and I live in the US and the idea of a self-regulated market for pork so far, they are working on chicken and I've only heard rumors about beef, but we can't seem to go a few spring/summer months without lettuce recalls and such, this is truly worrying times when it comes to food! My husband however is a meat and potatoes kind of guy and it has been hard for me to find anything in the realm of vegan food that he will eat. As I do not like cooking two separate meals all of the time burgers like this really appeal to me. I bought some Beyond burgers to try and he actually liked them! Now I'm off to try rice paper bacon :D
You could simply go vegetarian - vegan is supposed to be a lifestyle that very few vegans actually live. Everyone is "going vegan" these days. Do you have leather shoes or anything leather in your life? You're not vegan. Do you eat processed products made with i.e. palm oil? You're not vegan. Do you use bleach for your white laundry? You're not vegan. If you want to be vegan it's a science and chances are you never will be vegan because a lot of things are not required to be put on labels.
Personally I think the whole vegan thing exists for only 2 reasons: a) you can post about it on Instagram and everyone goes Yaayyyy and likes it and b) you are then entitled to feel better than other people and look down on them.
I for one will stick with my regular diet and I respect my friends who are vegetarian without the need to talk about it.
Sorry for your hubby. The wife of a friend of mine went vegan a few years ago and he's considering divorce - yet she's not even militant about it, he's still allowed to eat meat, just not at home. I think what annoys him the most is that with everything you do you first have to check if it's vegan. Your entire life starts to evolve around that obsession. You can't simply go buy pants or a household cleaner. A lot of the things are not vegan.
I've had the beyond burger here in the states, and I think these new meat substitutes are fantastic! They really satisfy some of my cravings I've been having since going vegetarian, without me having to compromise my own moral principles. I also typically hate meat substitutes so this is just fantastic.
I've been eating about 95% plant based for the last 8 months or so. My main influences were the World Health Organizations findings on processed and red meats and the potential for cancer, nutritionfacts.org and many other medical professionals that are plant based, and the environmental impact that the industrial meat industry has on our home.
Great video chaps! Would love to see a comparison video of this burger up against the beyond and impossible. I recently tasted the beyond and it is amazing!
I think meat substitutes are a great way for meat eaters to transition into a meatless diet or for preparing a meatless meal for veg guests. Having been raised vegetarian I've had many dinners at people's houses that consisted of just salad and potatoes, because they don't know how to cook for a vegetarian. With more meat substitute options readily available, more often than not I now get offered that as well as salad and potatoes. Of course, as an adult I attend more potluck style dinners so I can show them vet cooking that doesn't involve meat subs. Love your show by the way!
Both James and Ben have a good take on the ethical and environmental issues related to the meat industry, as any good chef should. Kudos boys
I have to be honest. This was probably the best chef review so far
There's an actual vegan "beef" burger in LA that has the real umami taste and feel. There are also done-ness levels you can go for in that burger. It is pretty awesome.
Definitely want to see the chefs cook these burgers.
I think it is important to celebrate the creation of new mock meats as well as the producing of great fruits and vegetables.
There's a burger like this in the US called the Impossible Burger that is pretty good. Being a struggling vegetarian, nothing beat a good ol' cheeseburger. But if I were in a restaurant and they had the Impossible Burger, I would get it as a healthy alternative.
Love this vid! I'm vego and really enjoyed seeing how these burgers fair up (this one reminded me of the beyond burger). Also liked that you guys mentioned that reducing the amount of meat we eat is really good for us and the environment
I really like that you guys are showing vegetarian and vegan alternatives to meat! Keep up the good work! :)
Just wanted to add that they have to add B12 supplement to the cattle feed as well.
So, what I'm hearing is that James is a HUGE fan of seitan.. ;)
Yeah. He REALLY enjoyed it on the vegan day out they did.
I really want to try it now especially after James' reaction!
Ben's blindfolded messy burger face & hands is how I look anytime I eat a burger 😂
Is it bad that my favorite part of this was how salty James was about meat substitutes? Don’t get less grumpy, James :)
I totally agree with James. Support the people who raise animals in a sustainable and ethical way, by paying bit more for something that is better for both you, the animals and the planet!
Does anyone know if this can be found in the States? And great video guys! Loved the comparison!
Vegetarian trying to go vegan here! I love, love, love veggie burgers and mushroom sandwiches! The US equivalent is the beyond burger, and I can't wait to try it now! Thanks!
Preston Siegler warning, open the windows when you cook it. It smells horrible. I prefer the impossible burger but a lot of people won’t accept it because it had to test 1 ingredient on animals and then vowed to never test again. But I think the benefits outweigh the 1 sacrifice. It’s up to your own ethics.
I personally don't like fake meat because it reminds me too much of eating a dead animal, but I think it's great for other people. Not only is it an easy option for people who just want to eat less meat, it's good for vegans who still like the taste/texture/etc of meat, just not the whole dead animal part. It's also easier when you're going vegan because it doesn't feel like your diet has to change too much, you can still have a "normal" burger. I prefer fruits and veg and to make my own burgers from beans and lentils, but I think it's a great option for some people so I'm all for it!
I love this. I haven't eaten meat in 12 years, and I appreciate people supporting reducitarianism. I would love to know, however, if when clean meat becomes available and affordable, if they would consider trying it/switching to it. I think it's a great ethical way for people to consume actual meat if they wanted to without taking a life, but some people are grossed out at the idea of lab grown meat. (I'm more grossed out at the idea of slaughtered flesh, but to each their own.)
Coming from somebody that has been involved in the food animal industry for almost my entire life in one way or another ( farm hand, livestock owner/ raiser, sale barn worker, animal husbandry, and lately a veterinary technician trying to learn food animal medicine) I do enjoy the concept of a food product like this but I could never fully switch to a vegan lifestyle.and u do agree with James ideas, choose the highest quality meat that you can locally source and afford. And only use what you need, nobody likes throwing away leftover expensive meats.
I believe that studying these types of foods will benefit the world greatly with overpopulation in large cities, and if they can make it more shelf stable as a resource to send to food deprived areas as a substitute in say a drought where keeping the animal resources alive are difficult. Conversely this technology could be used in space when growing ,say a cow, is impractical for meat. But where growing plants are easy.
As someone that had been vegetarian for the last 15 years, I've had the same opinion as James; celebrate great veg, rather than create bad imitation meats. They usually turn out terrible. However, this new crop of mince and burger products are really promising and intriguing.
I wanna see these guys try and make their own bleeding burger patty.
I prefer dishes without "meat substitutes" like veg burgers, because the dish just tastes even better with less processed products. For a dish that's originally needed meat, I'd just substitute it with more vegetables and/or beans which works great (especially if you know how to season). So maybe we could focus more on how to do that?
I do believe that meat substitutes are a good thing to have though as some people few it as more convenient as they might mostly know how to cook with meat. I also agree with the health and environmental reasons mentioned in the video.
I am not a vegetarian or vegan but I am curious if they would make a “ground beef” version of this? If yes I would be totally down. I don’t eat a lot of burgers but I dig a nice pot of chili and other ground beef recipes. This product would be an awesome addition to my diet
Looking around for this as hear how much it costs, I see it say it going to be £10 for one burger in a restaurant in one paper. So if you poor I do not think you can get it, as it most likely going to be £12 for like two.... So for a lot of people, they not going to eat it unless it a low price. The Moving Mountains burger costs £10 and will be available at Mildreds Dalston from Saturday 24 February.
Have no idea where to get that burger so I'd love to see a vid where y'all try to recreate the patty
In a Sorted binge, wonder how long will it take to finish it all. Wonderful and interesting videos as always hope you'll continue creating more in the future.
As someone who can't eat red meat anymore, this looks GREAT!!!! Now I am hungry, thanks boys!