Re:Soya beans made more meat-like by adding genes for pig pr...
by shortcake27 on Saturday July 01, 2023 @07:16PM
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What an odd take. Obviously the problem is not that soybeans taste like soybeans.
There are numerous benefits to making plant-based meat alternatives, including:
1. Better for the environment, as animal agriculture is a significant contributor of greenhouse gas emissions.
2. More efficient use of energy and space. Converting plant material into meat isn’t efficient; a lot of energy is lost in the form of heat, movement, waste products etc. The less meat we eat, the more people we can feed.
3. More ethical. Some people don’t like killing animals, but also don’t want to give up meat. Alternatives help these people align their actions with their beliefs.
I was also going to include health, however this isn’t as clear cut. I’m not convinced plant-based meat alternatives are really any healthier.
There are numerous benefits to making plant-based meat alternatives, including:
1. Better for the environment, as animal agriculture is a significant contributor of greenhouse gas emissions.
2. More efficient use of energy and space. Converting plant material into meat isn’t efficient; a lot of energy is lost in the form of heat, movement, waste products etc. The less meat we eat, the more people we can feed.
3. More ethical. Some people don’t like killing animals, but also don’t want to give up meat. Alternatives help these people align their actions with their beliefs.
I was also going to include health, however this isn’t as clear cut. I’m not convinced plant-based meat alternatives are really any healthier.