New research found that vegetarians who ate plant-based meat alternatives had a 42% higher risk of depression as well as signs of greater inflammation. Plant-based meat alternatives are processed ...

Are burgers made from plants really better for you than real beef burgers? Scientists have found that in most cases, plant-based meat substitutes - or “alt-meat” - can improve some measures of your ...

Explore the fascinating world of meat alternatives as we compare plant-based and fungi-based meat substitutes. Learn how scientists use innovative food technology to tackle texture, flavor, and ...

Let’s face it: not every meat substitute hits the mark. If you’re on a meatless quest, whether for health, ethical reasons, or just pure curiosity, you might have stumbled upon some options that leave ...

This is one of the few meat substitutes for vegans and vegetarians that isn’t made with soy—making it a good option for people who have soy allergies or who are trying to avoid it. However, if you ...

Jackfruit, a large tropical fruit, is often used as a meat substitute. It’s available as a whole fruit or sometimes sliced into more manageable, usable pieces. Unripe, it’s green and unyielding; as it ...

Tofu is a popular source of plant-based protein. But certain nuts, seeds, and other meat alternatives have greater amounts.

Monde Nissin Corp., the Philippines’ largest instant noodle maker, may take an impairment charge of as much as $126 million for 2024 as it struggles with its meat-alternative business. An ongoing ...

Retail investors have taken a shine to shares of the struggling meat-substitute purveyor. Their enthusiasm could prove fleeting. Beyond Meat shares have been on an eye-watering rally recently that has ...

People seem to always have beef with vegans — and scientists say they’ve figured out why. A new study published in the journal Food Quality and Preference found that your typical carnivore’s hatred of ...