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Artocarpus heterophyllus
The jackfruit, jakfruit or nangka (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family (Moraceae).
tofu
or bean curd is a food prepared by pressing the curds of coagulated soy milk into solid white blocks of varying softness: silken, soft, firm, and extra (or super) firm.
edible mushroom
edible fungi fruit bodies
Tempeh
thumb|right|Tempeh being sold in a traditional market in Indonesia
cultured meat
animal flesh product that has never been part of a living animal
Fistulina hepatica
species of fungus
seitan
thumb|Commercially packaged seitan
Fusarium
Fusarium (; ) is a large genus of filamentous fungi, part of a group often referred to as hyphomycetes, widely distributed in soil and associated with plants. The name of Fusarium comes from Latin fusus, meaning a spindle. Most species in Genus Fusarium are harmless saprobes found in relative abundance in the soil microbial community, and some exist as commensal members of the skin microbiome.
meat alternative
processed food product mimicking meats in terms of technical and nutritional properties
veggie burger
hamburger-like sandwich made from vegetables
Neurospora crassa
species of ascomycete fungus in the family Sordariaceae
Beyond Meat
Los Angeles-based producer of plant-based meat
Laetiporus
Laetiporus is a genus of edible mushrooms found throughout much of the world. Some species, especially Laetiporus sulphureus, are commonly known as sulphur shelf, chicken of the woods, the chicken mushroom, or the chicken fungus because it is often described as tasting like and having a texture similar to that of chicken.
Quorn
Quorn is a brand of meat substitute products. Quorn originated in the UK and is sold primarily in Europe, but is available in 11 countries. The brand is owned by parent company Monde Nissin.
textured vegetable protein
defatted seed flour product, usually made from soy
soy protein
a protein that is isolated from soybean
single-cell protein
edible unicellular microorganisms, specifically those high in protein
Glamorgan sausage
Traditional Welsh vegetarian sausage
Impossible Foods
American food company
mycoproteins
thumb|Mycoprotein prepared and served as a meat analogue
watermelon steak
slices of watermelon, prepared by grilling, pan frying, baking, or roasting
vegetarian hot dog
hot dog made from non-meat products
Upside Foods
American food technology company
nut roast
vegetarian dish
Solar Foods
Finnish food-tech startup
vegetarian bacon
vegetarian food
Gardein
Gardein (a portmanteau of garden and protein) is a line of meat-free foods produced by Conagra Brands. In 2003, the company was founded by Yves Potvin, who remained as the CEO of Gardein until 2016. In November 2014, Pinnacle Foods purchased Gardein for $154 million. Pinnacle was acquired by Conagra in 2018.
McPlant
thumb|right|The McPlant's packaging as it is in the United Kingdom The McPlant is a vegetarian (and in some regions vegan) burger sold by the American multinational fast food chain McDonald's in several European countries. In 2021, McDonald's partnered with Beyond Meat, a Los Angeles–based producer of plant-based meat substitutes, to create the McPlant platform. It features a plant-based meat alternative burger patty made from plant ingredients such as potatoes, peas and rice.
Koya-dofu
thumb|Koya-dofu Koya-dofu (kōya-dōfu, 高野豆腐 in Japanese) also known as Shimi-dofu, Kori-dofu, or Koyasan-dofu is frozen-dried tofu, a Japanese pantry staple and an important ingredient in Buddhist vegetarian cookery. It originated from Japan. It is made of soy, coagulants, and baking soda. It looks like a hard sponge and needs to be soaked before use. It is mainly used in stews and soups.
tofurkey
thumb|Tofurky brand tofurkey
leaf protein concentrate
concentrated form of the proteins found in the leaves of plants
Eat Just
American consumer products startup