Question For Today: Have You Ever Tried A Beyond Meat Burger?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (34356)
August 21, 2021 1:20pm CST
A recent addition to many fast food places, eateries, and grocery stores has been plant-based products manufactured to taste like meat. It seems to be very popular among vegans who have given up meat based products for a healthier lifestyle and diet.
The combination of ingredients and how they are processed results in a genuine meaty texture, appearance, and flavor. It is sold as patties, sausages and regular meat. Besides Beyond Meat another competitor is Impossible Meats, best known for its Impossible Burger which is sold at Burger King. People who have tasted these plant-based foods claim they taste just like regular meat?
I've never tried one myself, but am curious if they taste just as good as regular meat. So I wanted to see if anyone out there has given Beyond Meat or similar products a try, and if they actually enjoyed the taste?
What's your opinion of these products? Have you or would you try one? Do You think you'd Like It? Will this be a passing fad or will it really catch on big with the public?
Any reason why one should not make them a part of their diet?
The floor is yours 
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25 responses
@Vikingswest1 (6305)
• United States
21 Aug 21
I tried one. I had it just like any other hamburger I'd eat here.
I didn't care for it. It didn't have the same taste as a regular burger, even grilled.
I will skip all plant based "meat" products from here on out.
I like meat. It can't be replaced with plant based products.
No matter how hard the anti-meat crowds try.
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@asianlady (2697)
• Ireland
21 Aug 21
I'm with you because for someone who don't want to eat meat, why does all the bother of making the food taste like meat after all? I liked meat too, and no offence.
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@Vikingswest1 (6305)
• United States
21 Aug 21
@asianlady
You're right. It's a fake meat taste but why do that if the target is vegans?
Won't they be upset with plant burgers that resemble the taste of meat?
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@asianlady (2697)
• Ireland
21 Aug 21
@Vikingswest1 I don't understand the mind of who invented this kind of food. Why not stick to what the original plant taste like?
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
That's true. Haven't been on the market long enough.
Some reports say they are not really that healthy because the product has too much salt and still contains fat. In addition, being processed many brands use refined oils, saturated fats, “natural” flavors, sugar, and other less healthy additives.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Aug 21
@dgobucks226 I am not a big meat eater.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
22 Aug 21
I never tried that brand but I have tried other brand of plant based burgers and I like it 
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@betlynfrnds (4060)
• United States
22 Aug 21
@m_audrey6788 As far as the plant based burgers go, I like Beyond and Impossible.
I believe Impossible has soy where Beyond does not. I think that's how it goes. If I'm watching our soy intake, I go with Beyond as my first choice.
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@betlynfrnds (4060)
• United States
22 Aug 21
Some are good, some bad and others are somewhere in between. It all depends on personal preference.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
24 Aug 21
@dgobucks226 Correct, the process to make them look and taste "like" (?!) meat is unhealthy, they use saturated fats, sugar and other ingredients that are far to be healthy.
It's hype just because they want that we stop eating meat, cows seem to be a major problem because they produce greenhouse gas... I think that it's not true. They wanted to shift people drinking "almond milk" and now they are discovering how bad this idea has been. Almonds trees consume too much water and almond crops are treated with an excess of pesticides that is killing bees. Humans never miss to be stupid.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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26 Aug 21
@LadyDuck I don't drink Almond Milk but I know people who do. Never knew that it was so bad. Humans seem to have a habit of hyping food products don't they? Common sense is not so common!
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
I tend to go along with your point of view Anna.
Some reports say they are not really that healthy because the product has too much salt and still contains fat. In addition, being processed many brands use refined oils, saturated fats, “natural” flavors, sugar, and other less healthy additives.
Maybe more hype than healthy?
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@just4him (306152)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Aug 21
I've had the Impossible Burger from Burger King and loved it. I found no difference in the taste. I think the only drawback to them would be the sodium content. If you need to limit sodium, this isn't a good fit. Otherwise, go for it.
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@just4him (306152)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 21
@dgobucks226 I don't remember the price difference. I bought it a few months ago.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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26 Aug 21
@just4him I see. If it's priced liked the supermarket it definitely is more. Although I've read these companies are trying to figure out a way to lower cost.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
Wise words and that's what I've heard too about the sodium content. Interesting that they could make a chemically processed food with the same texture and taste as meat 
I've heard they are really expensive and I did notice a significant price difference with the Beyond Meat packages in the stores. How much more are they than a regular Burger King burger?
I've heard they are really expensive and I did notice a significant price difference with the Beyond Meat packages in the stores. How much more are they than a regular Burger King burger?1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
Yes, just to see what the hype is all about for sure! One drawback I've noticed of these plant-based products is the cost.
If the price comes down I would be more inclined to buy it.
@divalounger (5849)
• United States
21 Aug 21
I am a long-term vegetarian and have eaten both of them. I tend to like Impossible better than beyond--I don't really think they taste like meat, but they are pretty close. I am not a big fan of meat substitutes but do eat these occasionally--mainly for variety--
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
24 Aug 21
@dgobucks226 I don't think you need to eat lots of it--I tend to eat tofu, and eggs more than I do meat substitutes--but everyone in a while, I really do enjoy it
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
Thanks for your feedback. I have heard others who prefer the Impossible burger over Beyond Meat too.
I'd go along with your point about tasting like meat. It seems a way to change the way people eat substituting this product in place of red meat.
Some reports say they are not really that healthy because the product has too much salt and still contains fat. In addition, being processed many brands use refined oils, saturated fats, “natural” flavors, sugar, and other less healthy additives.
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I see what you mean..
@kaylachan (57635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Aug 21
Plant based meat alternitives were around back in the early 2000s' as far as I can remember. When I was going to the Conklin center back in 2003, one of my "instructors" had me buying pre-made veggie patties instead of raw meat. Honestly, I really didn't notice the difference though give me a package of ground chuck anyway.
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@kaylachan (57635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Aug 21
@dgobucks226 Not a problem.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
Well, one thing about veggie burgers they use real vegetables in their patties. No trying to trick anyone into believing their "meat." They say an advantage of these Beyond Meat plant products are they are lower in saturated fat and use plant based proteins like peas, beans, lentils, and soy.
A drawback is the cost and high sodium content.
Thanks for your response...
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
Curious liking veggies have you ever tried a veggie burger? My guess no, lol.
I like my meat products (in moderation) too. Especially a juicy hamburger!
One drawback I've noticed of these plant-based products is the cost. 
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@RebeccasFarm (86755)
• United States
21 Aug 21
Not the burgers no, but I eat the Spicy Sausage they make all the time.
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@RebeccasFarm (86755)
• United States
24 Aug 21
@dgobucks226 Yes a little pricey they are. But they are absolutely delicious the spicy sausage
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
How do you like the sausage? Does it cost as much as the hamburger packs? One drawback I've noticed of these plant-based products is the cost.
One has to weigh the benefits (lower saturated fat) vs cost I guess.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Aug 21
@dgobucks226 I think you're right about all the stuff that goes into them. None of it sounds very natural.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
They seem to have become a very popular fad. Especially because they claim to have the same texture and taste as real meat.
Some reports say they are not really that healthy because the product has too much salt and still contains fat. In addition, being processed many brands use refined oils, saturated fats, “natural” flavors, sugar, and other less healthy additives.
They are also very pricy. Maybe in time I will succumb and try one
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@paigea (35681)
• Canada
25 Aug 21
@dgobucks226 I enjoy meat in moderation and am happy to eat beans, lentils and soy without making them into burgers. Or I make them into tasty patties, but do not bother trying to make them taste like meat.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
I think the idea is to steer people away from eating red meat which is high is saturated fat and raises cholesterol.
An advantage of these plant based products are they are lower in saturated fat and use plant based proteins like peas, beans, lentils, and soy.
But if you enjoy meat just having it in moderation would keep cholesterol under control I think.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
22 Aug 21
Here in we have burger made with potato Patties like the hash brown thing so it's perfect for the veg
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@Miladmalik (322)
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22 Aug 21
Fun fact in my life, I have never eaten a burger LoL
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@betlynfrnds (4060)
• United States
22 Aug 21
My husband and I have been using Beyond Meat for quite a while. We both like the burgers, the beyond beef plant based ground, meatballs and breakfast sausage patties.
They don't totally replace our meat consumption. We really don't use much meat anyway. Personally we like the taste and texture of the Beyond line.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
Thanks for your feedback. I am curious to try one. They sound interesting for sure! The products are very pricy which has kept me from giving them a try. I'll probably break down eventually and try them.
@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
These burgers are made with vegetable products but taste exactly like meat (supposedly). Which makes them different from the traditional veggie burger.
Veggie burgers have real vegetables in them seem healthier to me.
@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
I've heard others say that. I wonder if it has the same texture as meat though? Anyway, an advantage of these plant meat products are they are lower in saturated fat and use plant based proteins like peas, beans, lentils, and soy.
So maybe healthier than a regular burger?
@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
22 Aug 21
I've never had one but would like to try it. I think this trend is going to continue.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
I have to agree with that. People like fads and this one is definitely in style. I'm sure curiosity has much to do with it too.
An advantage is these plant meat products are they are lower in saturated fat and use plant based proteins like peas, beans, lentils, and soy.
Although one drawback is the cost which has kept me from trying one.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
I see. Thanks for your comment. So you know, One drawback I've noticed of these plant-based products is the cost.
@adeprafir (75)
• Indonesia
22 Aug 21
That looks interesting. I havent tried one but I'm pretty curious. If it taste fresh then I will like it hehe
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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23 Aug 21
These plant burgers like Beyond Meat are processed foods. Makes you wonder how healthy they really are for you.
Some reports say they are not really that healthy because the product has too much salt and still contains fat. In addition, being processed many brands use refined oils, saturated fats, “natural” flavors, sugar, and other less healthy additives.
