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Fake Meat – Science at Warp Speed

Fake meat has stormed the country.   Many celebrate the vegetable protein based products for climate, for nutrition, and for reduction of meat consumption.   The beef industry clearly hates this, and only now are developing their talking points. Testing to scale always reveals the nooks and crannies of risk. So, what’s coming for fake meat?   Here’s the shortlist. Too much sodium –   the old standby Variety – more and more variations of fake meat will be developed.   Expect less expensive products using more plentiful vegetable proteins. Chemistry – what new chemicals are used; what old chemicals are used to excess; how do these chemicals interact? Allergies – it is a certainty that allergies will be discovered supporting unusual affectations Headaches – every new item on the menu causes headaches in many.   They’re coming. Digestion problems – many, probably thousands will endure digestive problems due to overconsumption. Cancer – certain digestive tract cancers will be