about vegetarian 'meat' ... do you think that it is still 'vegetarian'?

even if they are named so they are still made of vegetarian ingredients.chefs show their expertise in making them taste like real meats.nothing much. "Be vegetarian to save lives of other innocent creatures and to be healthy." it pains even for animals when they are killed just like how it pains for us. when every person puts themselves in the position of a lamb or a chicken or a goat and if they could realise the pain it causes then am sure noone would prefer non vegetarian foods. why to kill a life just for our taste buds?

Most of those vegetarian meats are made with wheat gluten. They are a called a transition food for those that want to be vegetarians but have a hard time giving up meat. Since the "meats" are still a vegetable I don't think that it going against ether religious or health reasons to use them. If I were to be a vegetarian for health reasons I would stay away from them because of all the additives that food companies put in them. Those additives are the killers in my opinion.

I don't eat vegetarian full time, but I do eat vegetarian very often due to health reasons. I have never really been a big meat lover to begin with, so it's not a big step from me going from carnivore to vegetarian. I've had some of these meat substitutes and I'd rather eat the vegetables as they are. Some of these substitutes are pretty good while still staying pretty much veggies. Those gardenburgers are really good. Most of these things are too expensive for me. I'd rather cook up some beans or tofu for less than a dollar to to eat something that is disguised to be meat for five.

Well, I'm a meat lover. So, I really can't stand to become a vegetarian. I ever tried it once and just felt like if I want to take meat, it's far better to take the real one. Besides, the vegetarian meat sometimes is more costly than the real meat!!!

if you consider being absolutely vegetarian, then it is an absolutely impossible one. you can not leave milk, cheese, butter and the like. they are derived from milk and so,should be included in non vegetarian or animal products. but yes, leaving out meat and the like can be a feasible idea. about the concept of vegetarian meat, you can have them as they are not prepared from animals. it is not against the spirit of vegetarianism. you eat for your stomach and never for your spirit. there is no such thing to worry about and feel guilty. go ahead and grab a bite. enjoy life.

Hie Bongkarpasang, I am not a vegetarian but I have friends and known some who are vegetarians. Yes, it is amazing how the 'vegetarian' meat can be so similar in taste, texture to the real meat. And I have tasted the veggie burgers and I couldn't differentiate it from the real meat patty. And my friends told me that all those vegetarian meat is actually made from wheat gluten ( seitan )and originally from soy beans with additional seasonings. Yes, they are allowed to eat as it is just a namesake and no animals are harmed or any living creature's blood is involved. Moreover there are not 'Vegans' that are so strict that would avoid all dairy products altogether ( egg, milk, butter, yoghurt, etc ) They became vegetarians due to their beliefs ( Buddhism & Hinduism ), health purposes and some on personal preferences. So at first I was confused how come some vegetarians could take eggs or milk and some don't. They told me that it is due to personal preference or health purposes but definitely no real animal meat at all. Although it is delicious, I do find the dishes here in my country is too oily and too much seasonings ( + MSG ). Even with the plain green vegetables in the food stalls or restaurants are equally too oily. But a good experience I had was in the monastery. The best is still home cooked meals and countless servings :) Cheers,

I think there is vegetarian for health and vegetarian cause of karma. Well with what you've described above, though it must be vegetarian for health. Since meat is full of poison, so it's not good to our body. It taste good I admit it. But It just the spice which makes it salty and good to eat. If you eat it raw, it will taste so bad. But that is the original taste.

most vegetarian meats are made from soy beans, and are really excellent sources of protein which we must have for good health. this is not against any religion its just a way to help people to connect with soyfoods by making something similar in taste to some meats.we just have to read the label to see its all vegetable and as soy is good for you who cares about dumb definitions anyway. eating healthy is what its all about and thats 'all.

Ok,this is my 142 post after not logging on mylot for almost 1 month for some personal reasons.Thank you for providing the oppontunity for me. First, I am not a vegetarian,and never think become one of it so far.Living without real meat sounds rather terrible to me because I am too slim to be a little bit fat in the coming days. It must be good for people to choose to be vegetarians.Not only for spirit peace,but also keep healthy.Why those vegetarian foods was called "meats"?In my opinion,it is a means of humor showed by all vegetarians.Through it, we get to know how enjoyable the vegetarians to life even without real meats. It is not so serious like you thought that the name would have a sort of disrespect to the spirit of vegetarianism,in fact,it has nothing to do with that spirit.Its main purpose is to make this world more colorful.

What i discovered with some vegetarian meats is that they are really made up of eggplants. My boyfriend is fond of eating burger which has a patty made of vegetarian meat from one of the leading fastfood chains here in the Philippines. He says it is delicious and there's not much taste comparison if they compare it to pure meat patties. I don't think it is against vegetarianism because it is still made up of vegetable after all. Right?

I think being vegetarian has nothing to do with religion. It is for health reasons why people choose to be vegetarian. If there are some vegetarian good that named like the meat or fish that people commonly eat, that is they made that recipe that tastes like steamed fish for example. It tastes like real fish. Well, this is to let the people know that even if they are not eating the real one, it taste like one. And being a vegetarian is not hard. You can still eat the same taste as like there is meat in it and it is healthier.

I am not a vegetarian but I too, eat the food they eat, the taste is what I like, I eat meat, as biblical point of few, Peter went to see a man that did eat meat, and the Lord show Peter that it was all right, And that it did not matter what we put in our mouths but what came out of it. I was reading where on certain blood types; each type has to have certain items more than other blood types, and I have found, I can go with out meat but after a few days, no matter what I eat in replacement, a great hamburger is delicious lol I have a lot of breakfast vegetarian's meals, and veggie burgers I think food was given to us to use, and if you don't eat it than that is ok with me, Its a choice.

i think you've got the concept of vegetarianism wrong... its not that they are against "meat" specifically ... they are against using ANIMAL PRODUCTS....so if it is not derived from animals then its fine

yes, veggie meat is still vegetarian simple because it does not contain any animal product. i think they are flavored and named as meat dishes to help starting vegetarians adjust also to remove the usual connotation to that vegetarian food is boring... because it is not. i'm not a vegetarian yet but am starting the transition to being one :)