Vegan Brand Focus: Beyond Meat
“It’s not necessarily just the car you drive or the light bulb you screw in. It’s also very much the protein you put in the center of your plate. It dawned on me that if we want to solve climate, we have to solve livestock.”
Since the birth of Beyond Meat, their mission has been to demonstrate that everyone’s choices matter, no matter how large or small, when it comes to the future of our planet and our health.
More About Beyond Meat
This plant-based meat alternative is similar to meat in appearance, performance, and mouthfeel. It’s also comparable in its protein content, all for much less saturated fat, and zero cholesterol, hormones, and antibiotics. This brand has proven that you don’t have to sacrifice taste when switching to a kinder, healthier meat alternative.
When comparing the environmental impact between the Beyond Burger and a ¼ lb. of U.S. ground beef, the University of Michigan discovered that the Beyond Burger generates/requires:
• 90% less greenhouse gas emissions
• 46% less energy
• 99% less water usage
• 93% less impact on land use
In recent times, Beyond Meat has developed a culture of giving back to the community. In April of 2020, they pledged to donate 1 million Beyond Burgers to various organizations, including hospitals, youth organizations, food banks, and more!
Our Top 5 Favorite Products
Beyond Burger
The product that gave this brand their name, the Beyond Burger, has been a staple in the vegan community for years. This classic meaty veggie burger is made mainly from peas, mung beans, and rice, making it a suitable option for those with soy or gluten allergies. It’s constantly being optimized to create the best possible flavor and texture. Remember this is a processed food so I would not recommend to eat it daily.
Beyond Beef
This product allows total freedom in your vegan kitchen! You can use it for bolognese, lasagnas, kebabs — the list goes on. Made from the same plant-based meat as the Beyond Burger, if you loved one, you will love the other!
Beyond Sausage Brat Original
With 35% less fat, and 16g of plant protein per link, Beyond Sausage’s Bratwurst is the embodiment of health and compassion without compromise. Made with faba beans, rice, and potato starch, this product is also naturally soy and gluten free.
Beyond Beef Crumbles
Incredibly easy to prepare and hard to differentiate from the real thing, Beyond Beef’s crumbles are perfect for chilis, lasagnas, sloppy joes, and more! And like all other Beyond Meat products, this one is soy and gluten free, as well as non-GMO. Enjoy all the flavor for a much smaller toll on your health, the animals, and our planet!
Classic Beyond Breakfast Sausage Patties
This super convenient alternative to traditional breakfast sausage is excellent for pairing with a classic potato hash or plant-based egg! With a flavor that screams Sunday morning, and that same traditional spice and mouthfeel, there’s no going back once you go Beyond.
>>SHOP BEYOND BREKFAST SAUSAGE For more info on Beyond’s amazing work for the plant-based community, head over to their official page .
