The Best Plant-Based Bacon Contains More Protein Than The Real Deal - Tasting Table

"Vegan meats are known to be a hit or miss. They're either a total surprise that makes you double-check whether you're not accidentally eating the real thing, or a massive disappointment that leaves a regretful dent in your wallet, given the average price of plant-based meat substitutes. In all fairness, certain types of meat are difficult to replicate, bacon being one of them. The thin texture and the smoky flavor are hard to make from plants alone."

"In our review of seven plant-based bacon brands, Thrilling Foods got the highest ranking for its Bakon Strips. Our taste tester was impressed with just how similar this Bakon is to the real deal - even down to the greasy drippings that are such a big part of the bacon experience. The crispy texture and smoky-but-sweet flavor are both spot-on, clearly positioning Thrilling Foods as one of the plant-based meat brands every vegetarian should know about."

"Something that makes Bakon Strips particularly unique is the protein content, which actually beats the protein in pork bacon. Eleven grams of cooked Bakon Strips contain six grams of protein, while 11.5 grams of cooked pork bacon contain just under four grams of protein. The Bakon is also slightly lower in sodium, but it does pack 90 calories to pork bacon's 45."

Vegan meats vary widely in quality, with some imitating real meat well and others disappointing. Bacon is challenging to replicate because its thin texture and smoky flavor are hard to reproduce from plants. Thrilling Foods' Bakon Strips closely mimic pork bacon, delivering greasy drippings, a crispy texture, and a smoky-but-sweet flavor. The product is predominantly soy and is double smoked over hickory, which contributes to its authentic taste. Eleven grams of cooked Bakon Strips contain six grams of protein, compared with just under four grams in 11.5 grams of cooked pork bacon. Bakon contains slightly less sodium but more calories (90 versus 45). Customers report high satisfaction and strong similarity to pork bacon.

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