In the past decade, we have seen a number of advisories released, both from health experts and organizations to environmental and animal welfare activists, allurging the same message: people need to cut down their consumption of meat. In response, companies have been churning out a number of plant-based proteins aimed to satisfy the most conscientious of eaters. Tofu, seitan, tempeh, and soy-based textured vegetable protein have all hit the market as options for both vegans…
Could jackfruit be the hot new meat replacement?
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