MOCK MEAT IN INDIA

The Diabetes Health Team Mr Sairaj Dhonddiscusses with the rising need for 'mock meat' and how it fits the Indian dietary habits

What is the link between our diet and society?

Indian food is culturally and traditionally lip-smacking and there is a variety of cuisines in our country. Let it be vegetarian or non-vegetarian dishes, we as consumers love our cuisine and are always open to trying international delicacies as well. Indians are trendsetters in many ways. We have observed a wave of styles and cuisines becoming a part of our lifestyle. Making small changes and adopting a conscious lifestyle can do well for society in the long run. The switch of consumption from animal meat to plant-based meat can bring about a lot of positive changes in the coming years. For all of 2020, people have had the opportunity to reconsider their life choices and have positively gained enough consciousness to go ahead and make life-changing decisions. The changing perception has led to people seeking healthy yet delicious food. They want to be spoiled by guilt-free choices while enjoying an appetizing meal. The concept of veganism is not new to us but it has been gaining popularity in the country.

Why there is a growing need for vegetarian meat among the Indian population?