I honestly didn't know if I had one yet because it's the most common veggie meat product I have, so I thought there was a possibility I didn't really notice the "improving" of the product. Especially since I can order it at a local deli covered in numerous toppings.
WELLL....I purchased and thawed out some BB's for my home consumption, and at first thought they had gone bad because I let them thaw for like three days instead of just overnight. They had white things in them. What is that? Mold? Maggots? That doesn't look good.
But there on the package it says something like New! White Marbling! It looked totally inedible, the bright pinkish-red burgers were much more inviting, imo.
So I fry it. Guess what? The "white marbling" or something else makes it look scarily like a beef hamburger when pan fried now. It looked like something from my childhood I didn't want to eat. I struggled with the appearance of the new product until I smothered it in vegan cheese and condiments and got it on my plate.
It tastes okay. It doesn't taste extremely different. But I'm wondering if it tastes different at all, and my perception is being influenced by the "meaty" appearance. It might help people who love meat but it was kind of a slap in the face to me.
Probably will still order them when I go out, but may be less likely to cook them at home now.
WELLL....I purchased and thawed out some BB's for my home consumption, and at first thought they had gone bad because I let them thaw for like three days instead of just overnight. They had white things in them. What is that? Mold? Maggots? That doesn't look good.
But there on the package it says something like New! White Marbling! It looked totally inedible, the bright pinkish-red burgers were much more inviting, imo.
So I fry it. Guess what? The "white marbling" or something else makes it look scarily like a beef hamburger when pan fried now. It looked like something from my childhood I didn't want to eat. I struggled with the appearance of the new product until I smothered it in vegan cheese and condiments and got it on my plate.
It tastes okay. It doesn't taste extremely different. But I'm wondering if it tastes different at all, and my perception is being influenced by the "meaty" appearance. It might help people who love meat but it was kind of a slap in the face to me.
Probably will still order them when I go out, but may be less likely to cook them at home now.
