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We’ve seen the future of meat, and it’s plants

caption: <p>An array of fresh vegetables is displayed on a table at a farmer's market.&nbsp;</p>
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An array of fresh vegetables is displayed on a table at a farmer's market. 

Plant-based meats are booming, and companies like Seattle-based Field Roast are redefining an entire food group. But it’s more than a matter of just taste or ethics: Animal-derived proteins carry a larger carbon footprint than their veggie substitutes, so your hamburger choice has real consequences for the environment.

On this episode of ReInventors, we visit Field Roast’s test kitchen to learn how their chefs are creating the future of meat by fusing ancient Chinese recipes with traditional charcuterie, and we taste the results. Join us to see how the vegan sausage is made.

[Copyright 2018 EarthFix]

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