Sharon

I've got to give this Quorn thing a try... is it healthier than meat too?

flat5

If it feeds the world, great.
I'd like to try it.

Sultana

Gosh, I'm so hungry now!

Serious!

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If Quorn is made from corn, soon it might be too expensive to use corn for anything other than making ethanol. We're already hearing grumblings from those who have livestock to feed with corn.

snowy

Obviously you didn't read the quote from Wikipedia I posted. Quorn is made from mycoprotein--fungus. It is grown in a vat. The fact that it is a fungus gives the final product a more meaty taste and feel, which in my mind makes it a great meat alternative, even for people who swear they don't like fake meat.

And yes, it's healthier than meat.

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Terminal Frost

For all of you that mention the benifit to the envoirnment: you are aware of how much water, energy and vegatation it takes to produce meat, right? If you're really concerned about the envoirnmental impact of eating meat, why bother with a compicated and seeming expensive lab-grown alternative? Why not just give up meat? I can't believe how attached you are to it - so much so that scientists are in a lab somewhere trying to grow meat in a vat while they could be trying to cure a disease or something a little more important (in my eyes).

The whole thing seems a bit weak to me. If eating regular cow meat is so bad (for any reason) that we need to start growing it in a lab, then doesn't it make more sense to just stop eating it since it isn't necessary? Lab meat seems like a waste of resources to me.

Sharon

Terminal - without going into the environmental or experimental aspects of the meat issue, I thought I'd answer your question about "why not just give up meat".

I don't know about you but I like to eat foods I enjoy the taste of. Meat is definitely in that category. I would miss being able to enjoy it, so at the most I would cut down or choose meats from a more environmentally friendly supply chain.

As a comparison, my body could probably survive without chocolate, but I enjoy it too much to give it up. A couple years ago I read an article about child slavery and chocolate production, and decided from then on to buy Fairtrade chocolate.

Ourcrazymodern?

If this mycoprotein tastes like and otherwise resemble meat, I would probably enjoy it. Hell, I enjoy mock duck.

I'd not enjoy life without chocolate.

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flat5

This might make a poll

opus123

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What is Quorn?

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What is Quorn™?
Quorn (pronounced “kworn") is the brand name for the #1 selling retail line of meat alternatives in the world.

Are Quorn foods all natural?
Yes. All products sold in the US under the Quorn brand name use only all-natural ingredients.

What are Quorn foods made from?
Quorn foods are made with mycoprotein, an edible fungi like truffles, morels and mushrooms.

How is mycoprotein made?
Mycoprotein for Quorn foods is grown using a controlled fermentation process so that it can be harvested consistently. All natural vegetable flavorings are added to the mycoprotein to create the desired flavor (like chicken or beef), as well as a small amount of egg white. Then it's formed into shapes like nuggets, tenders and cutlets.

Are Quorn foods genetically modified?
No. All Quorn products are made with GMO-free ingredients.

Are Quorn products organic?
All Quorn products are made with all-natural and non-GMO ingredients, but are not organic.

Where can I find Quorn foods?
Quorn foods are available in the frozen food section of natural foods stores and the natural foods sections in supermarkets throughout the US. Please visit the store locator area of our website to find the store closest to you.

What kinds of products are available?
Quorn products are available for just about every meal occasion! We have convenient breaded items including Chicken-Style Nuggets, Patties, Garlic & Herb Cutlets and Gruyere Cutlets; Chicken-Style Naked Cutlets, Meat-free hot dogs, Chicken-Style Recipe Tenders and Beef-Style Recipe Grounds; a Turkey-Style Roast and meat-free Meatballs.

Are there more products to come?
Yes. Keep visiting our website for news on new products!

How do Quorn products taste?
Delicious! Consumer reaction to Quorn products’ meat-like bite and great flavor has been phenomenal. In fact, Quorn foods are the world's most popular retail meat-free choice among shoppers.

How much do Quorn products cost?
Quorn products are priced competitively with other meat-free choices on the market.

Are Quorn products suitable for vegans?
No. Because a small amount of egg white and milk ingredients are used in making Quorn products, they are not appropriate for a vegan diet.

Are there any Quorn products that are gluten-free?
Both our Quorn Chicken-Style Tenders and Turkey-Style Roast are free from added gluten, but it is important to note that both of these items are produced in a facility that also processes gluten products.

How do I cook Quorn products?
Cooking instructions appear on each package and vary per product. In general, Quorn foods can be prepared using a conventional oven, stovetop or microwave. They can be prepared in a similar fashion to their meat and poultry counterparts. Quorn products are very convenient, as they may be cooked directly from freezer – no need for time-consuming thawing. They are delicious grilled, baked, and sautéed - and are prepared quickly and easily. Please click here to go directly to our cooking directions and recipe suggestions area.

How long will Quorn products keep after cooking?
Once cooked, you can keep Quorn products in the refrigerator for about 3 days – about the same time as meat products.



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The above site is for finding stores that carry Quorn. I've never tried eating it, but I guess I might now that I know a store that I normally shop at has it.

Jonathan

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Baraka_Guru

It should be pointed out here that increasing food production (i.e. through lab-grown meat) will not help world hunger. Increasing meat-production efficiency may help the environment, but not the poor. There is already more than enough food in the world to feed everybody. The problem with hunger stems from politics, economics, etc., not food supply. I would guess that the biggest benefactor to this new kind of production would be the producers. Think about the cost savings of not having to have all that farmland and pesky transportation costs. This will certainly be a profitable technology.

And, yeah, lab-grown meat does seem a bit gross. I'd sooner go vegan to save the planet.

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opus123

Yay, I finally found it at the grocery store. It was in the frozen foods section right next to the...**drum roll** chicken nuggets ! *smile*

They taste great and they were on sale. Whoo hooo... I'm a convert.

Jonathan

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