Turns out the Impossible burger is now available at Grill’d.
Anyone given it a shot yet? Been keen to try this for a long time myself.
Impossible Burger now available at Grill’d
Ghost47 on 04/11/2021 - 15:38
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I think it has been there for a while, hasn't it? It was a while ago since I tried it. Just be careful if you are a vegetarian, when I was there last, the burger was on a separate plant-based menu and there was an option to add bacon to the burger. The bacon is real bacon.
That was the Beyond Meat pattie that they've had.
Impossible burger is different.Yeah the Beyond Burger is made out of pea protein. The Impossible burger uses soy leghemoglobin to imitate the taste of meat.
Bill Gates has also invested in Impossible Foods, but he’s invested in both.
Personally I’m more intrigued in the science and engineering behind the Impossible burger as opposed to the Beyond burger. I think it’s more robust and interesting in how they imitate the taste of meat.
The lines are getting blurry. There are companies doing R&D trying to mass produce meat grown in a lab. Would vegetarians eat those since no animal cruelty was involved?
@geek001: I’m not sure if this burger or those products would be aimed towards vegetarians, I think they’re more aimed towards meat eaters who are conscious about the environment and want to eat less meat but not give up the taste and satisfaction of eating meat.
If I was a vegetarian and didn’t eat meat because of ethical issues I probably wouldn’t eat lab grown meat.
If I was a vegetarian and didn’t eat meat because of ethical issues I probably wouldn’t eat lab grown meat.
Why? Apart from those that abstain from meat for taste preferences what is a good reason to abstain from this? What ethics are violated?
On vegetarians for ethical issues - this is actually quite silly since vegetarians usually don't have issue with other products that cause no less animal death or suffering. (eg: eggs cause more warm blooded animal deaths per calorie than any other popular food items apart from chicken flesh).
@fantombloo: Where did I say any ethics were violated with lab grown meat?
My stance was that if i was a vegetarian and didn't want to eat meat because of ethical issues, I probably wouldn't eat lab grown meat either because of the thought that it's "meat" anyway as in it's off-putting because a) it's "meat" and b) it's "lab grown".
I should've probably said "vegan" instead of vegetarian, they are the ones that tend to have more issues with animal cruelty etc.
Where did I say any ethics were violated with lab grown meat?
and
didn’t eat meat because of ethical issues I probably wouldn’t eat
What is unethical apart from a violation of ethics? For what other reason would an "ethical vegetarian" not eat lab grown meat?
I think you're a tad confused here -
"meat" anyway as in it's off-putting
As you have framed this it is an aesthetic issue, not ethical issue. (Yes, vegetarians often mix these up too.)
@fantombloo: Yep, I’m just confused. Thanks for pointing that out. It would be an “aesthetic” issue as you have said.
@fantombloo: "On vegetarians for ethical issues - this is actually quite silly since vegetarians usually don't have issue with other products that cause no less animal death or suffering. (eg: eggs cause more warm blooded animal deaths per calorie than any other popular food items apart from chicken flesh)."
@Crow K: Care to explain why killing chickens for eggs rather than killing them for flesh is creating a "better society?"
@fantombloo: Commenting on "well, if they were really ethical they'd X, Y and Z" is what earned you that link.
I've (silently) respected a lot of things you have to say on here but the above doesn't cut the mustard.
@Crow K: I'd really appreciate an answer to my question.
I'm not making judgement on who's ethical or not - we all have our issues and I wouldn't dare guess who's "better" or more ethical than someone else, but "ethical vegetarianism" is logically not sensible and if animal interests are to be even minimally considered it is patently unethical.
@fantombloo: You're speaking like a Vulcan. People make (irrational) decisions on what they ethically consume, and they do things like decide it's fine to eat grasshoppers and not eat pigs and so on. "How can you be a vegetarian and wear leather" is the usual iteration.
It's all Mister Gotcha sophistry.
@geek001: Yes. The cruelty factor is the main reason I would shun meat. Next equal reasons are environment & health. I would want to be convinced of the nutritional profile of lab-grown flesh. I hope it gets out on the shelves soon.
imitate the taste of meat.
Is this new though? I recall dining at a veg restaurant in Shanghai decades ago and had a roast pork meal (all plant based) and I (as a regular meat eater) could not determine any difference in taste.
Maybe it is new technology, as opposed to tofu?
@GG57: Probably not, Asians have been doing this kind of thing for ages. I’ve had vegetarian food in Indian and Vietnamese restaurants that imitate meat (e.g. vegetarian roast duck) that tasted pretty good.
I think it’s novel in the sense that it’s western organizations starting to do this in response to climate change, and that they’re spending millions on R&D to get these products developed. I’m more curious to see if it actually tastes exactly like meat or 99% close to it.
Oh.. I see. I stand corrected. From what I remember, the patty tasted quite real fwiww. Not sure about the Impossible burger version.
People who have tried the Impossible burger have said it tastes more like real meat than the Beyond burger from what I remember.
I’ve had the Beyond burger too from Grill’d (they also sell it in supermarkets) but I just remember it mainly having an overly smokey taste to it.
The bacon is real bacon
That is awkward. The plant based bacon that Soul Burger use (assuming they still exist) was excellent (so was the beyond burger when I finally tried it) so no excuse not to have a vegetarian bacon on the menu for their vegetarian burgers.
The plant based bacon that
Is that the one where you fry a discarded banana skin????
I'll pass thanks.
Burger
/ˈbəːɡə/
noun
a dish consisting of a flat round cake of minced beef
Yes they could call it something else other than burger. The previous veg sandwich wasn't to bad. Will give the impossible a try. The way of the future really. We have been doing Vegi Tuesday's for dinner's for awhile now.
KFC has been lying to me for years!
I may, or may not have, created that definition according to my own beliefs.
You've been lying to me for minutes!
I simply can't handle the deceit anymore. I'm going to go eat a dim sim, at least I know that I have no idea what it is.
Maybe not totally created - more like abbreviated…
burger
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noun
noun: burger; plural noun: burgersa dish consisting of a flat round cake of minced beef, or sometimes another savoury ingredient,
Why? They have not called it as Kentucky Fried Chicken for ages now
Rather eat cardboard.
Dominos, there you go!
They're also using Impossible meat in the burgers at Butter (for those in Sydney).
Saw that in an article I read, only the Chatswood and Parramatta stores. Not sure if there are other Butter stores in Sydney.
Only one more that's not currently serving them (I think they will soon though?) at Surry Hills i.e. three Butter outlets.
Interested to try this, I've pretty much had most plant based just to compare if they're what they seem to be. I found the beyond burger didn't taste nice, the only decent fast food plant based option I found somewhat tasty is the rebel whopper at Hungry Jacks but it definitely doesn't taste like beef.
No meat? Impossible that i’ll order that.
Ingredients of an Impossible Burger
Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, 2% Or Less Of: Potato Protein, Methylcellulose, Yeast Extract, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Mixed Tocopherols (Antioxidant), Soy Protein Isolate, Vitamins and Minerals (Zinc Gluconate, Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12).
Methylcellulose = Methyl cellulose is a chemical compound derived from cellulose. It is sold under a variety of trade names and is used as a thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products, and also as a bulk-forming laxative
nah I'll pass thanks
You know chewing gum is also a laxative, right?
You don't swallow the gum though?
thats a shitty thing to find out
Wouldn't that give you the sh*ts! 🤣
If you read up on most ingredients in the food you buy, you'll be pretty disgusted tbh. Ignorance is the best form of marketing.
That being said, this looks pretty gross going by that list. I can appreciate a good meat alternative for those concerned about health but eating this is not doing your body any favours. You're better off with their 100% natural beef pattie unless you have a beef allergy or for religious reasons.
Tried a Coles plant-based mince meat before, honestly tasted terrible. Had a distinctive flavour (texture was fine) that just put me off.
I know this is from a restaurant, but I tend to stay away from any meat-free alternatives for burgers, sandwiches, etc. Just my 2 cents.
Rule of thumb is - don't buy any of the grocery-chain cheap versions. Minimal cost, crappy ingredients.
For burgers - Beyond and Impossible are so well made, when I first started eating them I couldn't tell the difference from one made of dead cow.
They all have crappy ingredients in them. Soy, vegetable oils. Wouldn't touch them!
Yeah I was pretty let down when Grilld release this tbh. They're the only restaurant/food chain that's ever publicly admitted that vegetable oil is bad for you and offered alternatives (eg their chicken bits deep fried in olive oil).
Everyone knows vegetable oil is terrible for you by now but obviously most restaurants just keep quiet and hope that people won't think about it.
Fry's sausage rolls are worth a try when on special. A South African import.
Thanos: Impossible.
I tasted Rump Steak in Mushroom sauce tonight, it was uckin magnificent :D
Impossible burger isn't technically vegan as they tested on and killed a bunch of rats. Just an FYI.
plop!
Won't someone think of the triggered conservatives!
I'm conservative and I love me a healthy plant burger
vegans want stuff that tastes like meat …
well, you're no longer vegan for health reasons as you're eating processed, chemical cr*p …
if you're going to be vegan, do it properly and just eat veggies (yes, i've been vegan and vegetarian and pescatarian)
and just like every vegan, you let everyone know that you're a vegan.
Tbf, most meat eaters shove it in your face too, it's just not as noticeable because it's become socially normalised to talk about how tasty that juicy steak looks.
Yuck. No thanks. As a family we don’t eat much meat and mostly small portions. When I do eat it I will take pure beef any day.
That said it is super easy to make really nice veggie patties. I like the ones with chick peas etc…. You know. Real vegetables. Why try and make fake meat? I don’t get it.
Not sure but it seems it has a lot more research done not just to taste like meat (why not eat meat then?) but to provide plenty of nutrition. Allegedly.
Not much to it. Most processed foods need nutritients added in to be legally sold, otherwise bakeries would just be selling you empty cardboard as food.
Adding vitamins and riboflavin back into food is common sense for most food manufacturers. It's not really a delicate science.
I was able to obtain the product some months ago after Grill'd had evaluated it for potential replacement of the Beyond product…and I would have to say it's FREAKISH.
It's unbelievable to me how advanced food technology is in 2021 as it's texture and taste is indistinguishable to me.Out of curiosity do you work at Grill’d or something?
You saying it’s freakish definitely makes me want to try it now haha.
Any idea of pricing??
Went to the local one online but couldn't get a price.Keen to try.
EDIT: Got it. From $13.50 to $16.50
It will be hard to evaluate the "as meat" taste as it has plenty of sauces and etc.
Yes it sounds delicious but not for my scientific evaluation: Does it taste as meat does?I tried it for lunch today and whilst it doesn’t taste exactly like beef, it definitely tastes “meaty”. If I had to say what kind of meat maybe lamb mixed with pork? Honestly no idea how I’d describe it.
The texture is somewhat softer than the beef patties from Grill’d but it’s a very very good meat substitute. Makes the Beyond Burger look like a bad veggie patty frankly.
There’s a $5 deal they’re doing as well for November in case you didn’t see it.
Is there signup bonus? There is referral code box to be filled during the signup process.
Impossible!