Quorn is a brand of meat-substitute made of mycoprotein, a fungus derivative. It is high in protein and fiber and low in sodium and calories. It is popular in Europe and was introduced in the United States in 2002. The company has several competitors in the United Kingdom and Europe, but none in the United States.
What's A Mycoprotein?
Allergen Controversy
There has been some controversy surrounding allegations that Quorn is likely to cause food allergies. Statistically, one in 146,000 people is allergic to Quorn. The other common meat substitute, soy, has an allergy rate of one in 350, meaning that Quorn is significantly less likely to cause allergies than soy.
What are some vegetarian alternatives to lunch meat?(1 Answer)
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* Cheese - as you mentioned, but there are plenty of variety's * Eggs - mash up a boiled egg with mayo or salad cream and spread on bread! * Quorn - when ...
Can you recommend an easy and tasty "no cook" lasagna recipe?(2 Answers)
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As a vegetarian who thoroughly enjoy's lasagne, I always use the no boil lasagne packets but I am not too keen on the lasagne that only has ...
Is it possible to make quorn (Soy) products at home?(3 Answers)
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The first thing I thought of when you mentioned soy products is tofu. Everything is based off of that. So if you can make tofu, you can add ...
