RETR@migo: September 9, 2019

I'm still weirded out by the science and lab work used to prepare the meat-alternative. I see it as an option every so often, but it is rare for me to select this option. I definitely prefer the black bean burger option. As far as Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger, well: "According to The Good Food Institute, sales of plant-based meat and seafood stalled in 2022 and declined in 2023." Down but not out. 

And another interesting current event: Texas banned the sale and production of lab-grown meat for two years, effective September 1, 2025, citing concerns over safety and product labeling. (Sure, right, says the lawmakers of a top beef-producing state....) From the state that pushed for people to make school choice, but they won't let people make food choices? C'mon...

The Impossible Whopper Saves Planet Earth

In case you hadn't heard, there's a new meat replacement battle going on. Make meat "better", help the environment by reducing methane, save the cows, etc. Sure, veggie burgers and soy products have been around for awhile, but right now there is a big push by 2 competing companies to be the next big thing. Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat -- and their products are now showing up in various restaurant chains (Subway, KFC, Dunkin Donuts, Qdoba, Burger King and more). 

We love a good taste test, so bring on the Burger King Whopper vs Impossible Whopper!

From the outside, the Impossible Whopper patty outside looks a bit too round and "processed"

but inside, it looked like the texture of a normal hamburger patty.

Jeff and I both agreed that the taste was a definitely a good meat replacement. It was very close, and only lacked the BK flame-broiled flavor. 

I thought the texture was a little off (a tad chewy), but not significantly different, just noticeable. 

Neither of us are a huge fan of Burger King burgers, but if we were, we would have been fine with the replacement (except for the $1 extra cost for the Impossible Burger).

I'm a little weirded out by the science behind the plant-based burger, but Jeff mentioned it's no different than all the chemicals in the chips and processed foods we eat!

Time will tell how mainstream this becomes and if these companies succeed at their mission to help save our planet! It does give me hope that people and companies out there are trying to make a difference, while they make a buck.