Chapter 4 Plants and Animals Living Together Biology Diagrams Not all fast-food restaurants stick to fresh eggs. Some opt for egg blends that include additives for consistency and longer shelf life. Chick-fil-A, for instance, uses an egg product in its Burger King isn't the only fast food chain jumping on the fake meat bandwagon: KFC, White Castle, TGI Fridays, Del Taco, McDonald's and more are adding meat alternatives to their menus. In the past decade, plant-based meats have taken the food industry by storm. Brands like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods have reshaped the idea of what a burger or sausage can be, promising a
More than 50,000 grocery stores and restaurants, including fast food chains like Subway, White Castle, KFC and Carl's Jr., carry products from Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods. The meat industry is a gargantuan global industry, with a well-established infrastructure and mighty supply chain. The plant-based meat industry, while growing, is still tiny in comparison. To put some figures to that, the global plant-based meat industry is worth around $7 billion and expected to grow rapidly.
Real vs. Fake: The Consequences of Our Food Choices Biology Diagrams
Researchers at UC-Davis have looked at the global warming potential of lab-grown meats and have found that the CO2 equivalents emitted for every kilogram of meat produced is between 4-25 times higher than that of commodity beef. Pay attention to what their research comparison is: lab-grown beef vs commodity beef. At the moment, the market for meat substitutes is tiny. Euromonitor, a market-research firm, estimates that Americans spend $1.4bn a year on them, around 4% of what they spend on real meat. Real food is food that is as close to its natural state as possible. It's minimally processed, free from artificial additives, and packed with nutrients your body craves. Think fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, nuts, seeds, healthy fats, and whole grains.
