My foray into fake meat (collective shudder from the carnivorous world) continues! I hate to prove the carnis right, buuut… this Texas BBQ flavor was a definite let-down compared to the Mesquite Lime.
On the outside, it looked the same. However, texturally it was way less soft or pliable; although I enjoy a mouth work-out just like any other normal person (oh gosh, I should probably edit that out) this went from pleasantly chewy to “gnawing” status. It also tasted like imitation meat, which is pretty much the number one sin when it comes to vegan or vegetarian food. Replacement meat products will never be as good or better than real meat, in my opinion, so they should have their own unique flavor.
Apart from the fake meatiness, the sauce on this wasn’t very good either. It was recognizable as bbq sauce–I picked up on notes of maple syrup, vinegar, and liquid smoke–but it was a watered-down version.
I ate the whole thing, but I was mechanically chewing my way through it.
Cost: C/O
Rating: 3/10
Would I buy again: No
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