Table 2. Characteristics and ingredients of plant-based meat analogs

Brands Countries Names Meat analogs Ingredients
Protein sources Fat sources Binders and stabilizers Additives (e.g, flavorants, colorants, and meat extenders)
Beyond Meat United States Beyond steak Steak type Wheat gluten, faba bean protein, sunflower lecithin Expeller-pressed canola oil Fruit juice color, vegetable juice color, water Fruit juice color, garlic powder, natural flavor, onion powder, pomegranate concentrate, salt, vegetable juice color, yeast extract
Beyond Meat United States Beyond burger Patty type Pea protein isolate Expeller-pressed canola oil, refined coconut oil, sunflower oil Cellulose from bamboo, gum arabic, maltodextrin, methylcellulose, non-GMO modified food starch, potato starch, vegetable glycerin Acetic acid, annatto extract, ascorbic acid, beet juice extract, citrus fruit extract, natural flavors, salt, succinic acid, yeast extract
Dojo Fresh United States Plant protein mix-taco seasoned Ground meat type Chickpea flour, vital wheat gluten Chipotle powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, light chili powder, Mexican oregano, nutritional yeast, onion powder, paprika Rice concentrate -
Field Roast United States Chef’s signature plant-based burgers Patty type Vital wheat gluten, yellow pea flour Expeller-pressed safflower oil, organic expeller-pressed palm fruit oil Barley, Irish moss sea vegetable extract, filtered water Balsamic vinegar, barley malt, black pepper, carrots, celery, celery seed, garlic, mushrooms, naturally flavored yeast extract, onion powder, onions, porcini mushroom powder, sea salt, shiitake mushrooms, spices
Gardein Canada Gardein classic meatless meatballs Meatball type Soy protein isolate, textured soy protein concentrate, vital wheat gluten, wheat flour Canola oil Methylcellulose, water Barley malt extract, crushed red pepper, fennel, folic acid, garlic powder, natural flavors, niacin, onion powder, reduced iron, riboflavin, salt, spices, sugar, thiamine mononitrate, yeast, yeast extract
Good Catch United States Plant-based tuna-naked in water Seafood type Chickpea flour, faba protein, Good Catch® 6-plant protein blend (pea protein isolate, soy protein concentrate, chickpea flour, faba protein, lentil protein, soy protein isolate, navy bean powder), lentil protein, navy bean powder, pea protein isolate, soy protein concentrate, soy protein isolate Algal oil, sunflower oil Soy lecithin Citric acid, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, seaweed powder, yeast extract
Good Catch United States Plant-based tuna - oil & herbs Seafood type Chickpea flour, faba protein, Good Catch® 6-plant protein blend (pea protein isolate, soy protein concentrate, chickpea flour, faba protein, lentil protein, soy protein isolate, navy bean powder), lentil protein, navy bean powder, pea protein isolate, soy protein concentrate, soy protein isolate Algal oil, olive oil, sunflower oil Soy lecithin Chives, citric acid, garlic powder, lemon juice concentrate, lemon oil, onion powder, salt, seaweed powder, spices, yeast extract
Hilary’s United States Hilary’s world’s best veggie burger Patty type Cooked whole grain millet, ground flaxseed Canola oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil Potato starch Apple cider vinegar, dried onion, granulated garlic, kale, sea salt, spinach, sweet potato
Hoosier Hill Farm United States Textured vegetable protein Ground meat type Defatted soy flour - - -
Impossible Foods United States Impossible burger patty Patty type Soy protein concentrate, soy protein isolate, soy leghemoglobin Coconut oil, sunflower oil Methylcellulose Natural flavors, yeast extract
Loma Linda United States Plant-based big franks Sausage type Soy protein concentrate, defatted soy flour, wheat gluten Corn oil, diglycerides, monoglycerides Hydrolyzed corn protein, hydrolyzed soy protein, soy lecithin Autolyzed yeast extract, caramel color, dried onion, garlic powder, natural flavors from non-meat sources, natural smoke flavor, spices
Loma Linda United States FriChik original Steak type Soy protein concentrate, soy protein isolate, wheat gluten Corn oil, soybean oil Carrageenan, guar gum Natural flavors from non-meat sources, onion powder
Loma Linda United States Vegetable skallops Steak type Textured vegetable protein (wheat gluten, soy protein concentrate, water for hydration) - Water L-Lysine monohydrochloride, monosodium glutamate, salt
Loma Linda United States Plant-based linketts Sausage type Soy protein concentrate, defatted soy flour, wheat gluten Corn oil Hydrolyzed corn protein, hydrolyzed soy protein, soy lecithin Caramel color, garlic powder, onion powder, natural smoke flavor
Plant Basics United States Hearty plant protein - unflavored chunks Steak type Defatted soy flour - - -
Plant Basics United States Hearty plant protein - unflavored crumbles Ground meat type Defatted soy flour - - -
Plant Basics United States Hearty plant protein - unflavored strips Steak type Defatted soy flour - - -
Plant Basics United States Hearty plant protein - unflavored ground Ground meat type Defatted soy flour - - -
Plant Boss United States Plant boss organic plant crumbles - all-purpose Ground meat type Organic textured pea protein - Organic rice concentrate Organic black pepper, organic chili pepper, organic garlic, organic lemon peel, organic mushroom, organic onion, organic paprika, organic parsley, organic yeast extract, sea salt
Primal Spirit Foods United States Primal spirit vegan jerky - Texas BBQ Jerky type Isolated high-fiber soy protein Expeller-pressed canola oil - Licorice root, natural smoke flavoring, natural vegetarian spices, naturally brewed soy sauce (water, soybeans, sea salt), sea salt, unrefined evaporated cane juice, yeast
Rani Brand Factory Store United States Rani soya chunks Nugget type Defatted soya - - -
unMEAT Philippines Luncheon style meat Ham type Soy protein Palm olein Modified vegetable gum, potato starch, wheat Black pepper, natural flavors, onion, paprika oil, potassium salt, sugar, vinegar, yeast extract
Verisoy United States Verisoy vegan beef Steak type Soy protein isolate, wheat gluten - Wheat starch, calcium carbonate Caramel color
Keyword: “plant-based meat”, “meat alternative” or “plant meat.” Search reference date: March 18 31, 2024. Search engine: Amazon, Walmart. All product references can be found in the Supplementary Materials.