Is mock meat a good alternative?

Off late, in India also the concept of vegetarian meat is catching up. Mock meat is sometimes called superfoods. It has optimal number of vitamins, protein, fibre and lower saturated fat thus anticipating long term health benefits such as the reduced risk of cancer, heart ailments, and diabetes.

Mock meat alternatives are designed to be identical to animal alternatives in _ taste and feel. Similarly, the nutrient composition of vegetarian products to a great extent is analogous to the corresponding meat products in the market. The benefits of the plant-based substitutes over animal food are the presence of a low amount of saturated fat in addition to high fibre content depending on the ingredients. The optimal number of vitamins, protein, fibre and lower saturated fat thus anticipating long term health benefits such as the reduced risk of cancer, heart ailments, and diabetes.