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NFT: beyond meat

Rick5 : 1/21/2018 1:06 pm

I know someone recently started a thread about this stuff. I finally tried one of the burgers. I followed the directions for 3 minutes per side using a skillet. Wow! It doesn't taste *exactly* like the real thing, but it is really close (80% to 90% there). Very impressive!

I agree. I too tried them based on the recommendations on BBI and

Giants61 : 1/21/2018 3:06 pm : link

was very surprised and impressed with the flavor and texture. I had tried several of the Morningstar "burger" products but the Beast Burger is far superior IMO

Tgifridays has them now

DennyInDenville : 1/21/2018 3:13 pm : link

However I'll stick to a southwest black bean burger when I feel like going vegan.

Glad they have no soy though , I'll give it a try one day

What is it made of...?

GiantTuff1 : 1/21/2018 4:06 pm : link

ingredient wise?

The only thing I can think of is

Beer Man : 1/21/2018 4:10 pm : link

Why?

Ingredients are important

Dr. D : 1/21/2018 6:42 pm : link

I know some people object for other reasons, but meat substitutes aren't necessarily healthier and that includes many tofu/soy products.

Tofu is not the health food some make it out to be. Soy gets its healthy rep from fermented soy used in Asia, which tofu is not. Can't go into detail now but anyone interested should google why not to eat tofu.

I'm a big omnivore

Dr. D : 1/21/2018 6:44 pm : link

But if you want to avoid meat, black beans >>>> tofu

Stuff that�s not meat too

BocaGiants91 : 1/21/2018 6:46 pm : link

If you want something that�s not meat and tastes ok, well is at least edible, subways chicken sandwich is bomb.

Not big as far as fat

Dr. D : 1/21/2018 6:55 pm : link

I mean I'm a big believer in veggies and meat

RE: Tgifridays has them now

EricJ : 1/21/2018 7:00 pm : link

In comment 13798875 DennyInDenville said:

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However I'll stick to a southwest black bean burger when I feel like going vegan.

Glad they have no soy though , I'll give it a try one day

Hold on a minute.... you ate at a TGI Fridays? LOL

Beyond meat?

SomeFan : 1/21/2018 7:09 pm : link

Just eat something else if you don�t want beef.

RE: RE: Tgifridays has them now

DennyInDenville : 1/21/2018 7:09 pm : link

In comment 13799618 EricJ said:

Quote:

In comment 13798875 DennyInDenville said:

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However I'll stick to a southwest black bean burger when I feel like going vegan.

Glad they have no soy though , I'll give it a try one day

Hold on a minute.... you ate at a TGI Fridays? LOL

Lol sure did! I'm a sucker for fridays, chillis, Cheesecake Factory, outback etc

I'm a mega fatass :-/