What is the REAL difference between the traditional Veggie Burgers that have been around forever, and these relatively new Plant-Based Protien versions?
In: Biology
Traditional veggie burgers have been made from whole veggies and other sources like brown rice, whereas the new burgers (Beyond and Impossible) are made from processed vegetable proteins. They also add several things (like coconut oil) to drastically increase the saturated fat content.
As of right now, unless you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or just want a tasty replacement for red meat once a week, they’re probably *worse for you* because of their processed nature. I think the Beyond Burger has 20 processed ingredients and the Impossible is very close.
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