A case in point are these vegan BBQ "ribs," which appear entirely unappetizing, and a set of 12 will set you back a staggering $70!
Can you imagine how many real pork ribs you could buy for that?
From The Daily Mail:
No longer do vegans have to miss out on one of the finest eating experiences known to humankind – succulent barbequed ribs.
That's because Slovenian company Juicy Marbles has released its latest fake meat product – the world's first plant-based stack, mostly made from soy.
Called 'Bone-In Ribs', the quirky meat alternative contains imitation 'bones' that can be air-fried or baked to make a 'crispy snack', the firm says.
It wants to restore the 'primal joy' of eating meat off the bone for vegetarians or vegans who miss the experience.
Just like the real thing, Bone-In Ribs are suitable for marinating and cook at a fraction of the time, but at nearly £30 per stack they don't come cheap.
'With so much surface to caramelise and rich fat throughout, every bite delivers that perfect combo of crispy, melt-in-your mouth crust and tender, juicy meat,' Juicy Marbles says on its website.
'The bones are made out of nutritious plant-protein, meaning they can also be eaten.
What's truly astonishing is that the product is presently sold out on their website. This suggests to me that not only are numerous people willing to fork over such a significant amount of money for this peculiar scientific endeavor, but vegans seem to be quite eager for the experience of consuming meat directly from the bone.
So, it genuinely raises the question: why not simply indulge in actual meat?
