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Meat Analog

A meat analog is a manufactured food product that looks and tastes like meat. Vegetarians and other health-conscious individuals eat meat analogs because they are relatively high in protein. They are also very versatile and can be broiled, baked, or roasted. Soy, wheat gluten, beans, and/or nuts are used as the main protein source, with other ingredients used to provide texture and a meat-like taste. Meat analogs can be purchased to replace hamburger, steak, chicken, hot dogs, sausage, and many other meat products.

SEE ALSO PROTEIN; SOY; VEGETARIANISM.

Lenore S. Hodges Cheryl Flynt

Internet Resources

American Dietetic Association, Vegetarian Nutrition Practice Group. "Making the Change to a Vegetarian Diet." Available from <http://www.vegetariannutrition.net/articles.htm>

Seventh-day Adventist Dietetic Association. "Meatless Meats." Available from <http://www.sdada.org/meatlessmeats.htm>