‘Most realistic’ plant-based steak revealed

Vegan alternatives to meat are popular but recreating the texture of steak is challengingThe “most realistic” plant-based steak to date has been revealed, mimicking the texture and appearance of a real cut of meat.The fake steak ’s ingredients include pea, seaweed and beetroot juice, which are extruded into fine fibres to recreate muscle tissue. Its producer, the Spanish company Novameat, says the steak will be available in some restaurants in Spain and Italy this year before scaling up in 2021.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 10, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Damian Carrington Environment editor Tags: Vegan food and drink Climate change Environment World news Veganism Science Life and style Vegetarianism Source Type: news