The key to using jackfruit as a meat substitute is to ensure the fruit is unripe. Once it has ripened, it takes on a sweet, mango-like taste that is better suited for smoothies or desserts.

One reason for this is their common usage: Both are plant-based meat substitutes and both have ... On its own, seitan has a subtle, bread-like taste. Seitan is made by taking wheat flour dough ...

It can be hard to find a great vegan substitute for ground beef when making tacos, but our expert has a unique suggestion ...

But the tropical fruit in its unripened state is gaining popularity in the United States as a sustainable substitute ... like meat’s. It’s starchy and neutral tasting, so “you can do ...

But in recent years, food companies have started to focus on the development of meat alternatives. Many people believe that transitioning away from meat-heavy diets can help with environmental ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Julie Pollock, University of Richmond (THE CONVERSATION) When you bite into a ...