Foam Rubber Casserole (Quorn products in general)

Member Name: janharper

Product:	Quorn products in general
Date:	10/02/09 (136 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Cholesterol free

Disadvantages: Texture is odd

Quorn is a vegetable substitute for meat but to me it is nothing like the texture, or consitency of meat. The feel of the pieces in my mouth is really enough to make me want to push the plate away and leave the table in disgust.

It is made from a highly nutritious and totally vegetarian mycoprotein which is an excellent source of dietary fibre. It is naturally low in fat and calories so is likely to be of benefit to those trying to lose, or control weight.

100grms of minced quorn contains 2g of fat, while conventional lean minced beef contains around 16g.

Quorn contains no cholestrerol and tests have shown that it may even reduce cholesterol in the body.

It is easy to prepare and comes as sausages, minced, or even in chopped pieces. It can be cooked from frozen and treated the same way as you would cook meat or poutry in pies, casserole, rice dishes, pasta dishes, etc.

This is a popular alternative to meat dishes for vegetarians and those who wish to reduce cholesterol intake but I must admit to finding it tasteless and a bit like swallowing textured foam.

I cannot deny the possible health benefits of this meat alternative but I really cannot eat it.

Friends have recommended Quorn but I really hate the stuff and would not buy it again.

Summary: Healthy but I can't eat it