i used to scoff at people who eat foods that are marketed as tasting like meat. i’ve since let pragmatism win out. if it helps you reduce your meat consumption, that’s really all that matters.
how does the community feel about these products? any brands to avoid, or try?
As far as consensus goes there is 0 consensus. Perhaps there are 3 major conensi that agree internally, but no majority. At least that was what I saw at the last counsel of vegan jerks.
Imho they’re more important to meat eaters subbing it in when they feel like reducing, or having a bbq but wanting to include everyone. They’re always thinking in terms of meat alternatives, I think, because to them meat seems essential. They’re fun and easy, but become much less appealing once you’ve learned to make your own food from ingredients.