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The Fake Meat Market: What Are The Nutritional And Environmental Benefits Of Alternative Proteins?

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An Original Impossible Burger, left, and a Cali Burger, from Umami Burger, are shown in this photo.
An Original Impossible Burger, left, and a Cali Burger, from Umami Burger, are shown in this photo. A new era of meat alternatives is here, with Beyond Meat becoming the first vegan meat company to go public and Impossible Burger popping up on menus around the country. Richard Drew/AP Photo

Beyond burgers. Impossible chicken nuggets. There’s even faux fish and seafood. We take a look at the plateful of alternative protein options and discuss why you might want to join the fake meat movement — or at least try a bite.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Emily Hennessee Guest

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