A friend and I have been having a 'debate' about why anyone would eat Quorn (who isn't veggie). They are trying to convince me that it makes sense from a health perspective as it is low in fat etc.. But I reckon that eating a low fat meat, or fish makes more sense, and will certainly be a lot tastier. What are people's thoughts? Can you convince me to take the plunge?
2006-10-23 21:56:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I guess some of the health considerations are that you won't pick up random diseases and background antibiotics from Quorn as you just might from meat. It keeps much better than fish.
The obvious veggie argument is that it doesn't require anybody to take the life of a being that would probably prefer to live.
A lot of veggie stuff comes from Soya (e.g. Tofu) whereas the protein in Quorn comes from a completely different source (mycoprotein). This is good for people with a soya sensitivity. Also some of the texturised soya protein products still have more of consistency of gristle than meat.
I think it carries flavours better than tofu and it certainly has more texture. For me much of the sensory pleasure of a meal comes from sauces, spices and herbs.
However even with all these arguments in its favour it is still a question of whether you eat for pleasure or for health (not mutually exclusive of course). If you have no qualms about the killing involved and are looking for sensuality rather than health, unless it actually gives you pleasure why would you bother?
2006-10-23 22:15:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shepherds Pie made with Quorn is lovely, need to flavour it well though as very bland. However if I wasnt a veggie I wouldnt eat it, I would just have normal mince. I dont think Quorn has that many health benefits anyway so dont bother, just have some fruit instead!
2006-10-23 22:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by Annie M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't taste of blood. No other reasons needed really.
Quorn can be used in all sorts of meals, its not pumped full of water and hormones. you can flavour it with all sorts od spices, suarces, herbs.....Why wouldn't you eat it ?
CarlRoger is talking rubbish. Quorn is approved by the UK vegetarian society who have exacting standards in turns of using free range hens eggs fed on non-meat based organic foods.
We regularly use quorn to make shepards pie ( last night actually ! ), we use quorn sausages, fillets etc. Its a healthy alternative to meat. Sure the basic taste is fairly nondescript. But thats true of many foods, its what you do with it that counts.
Vegans cannot eat quorn, veggies can eat it without worry.
2006-10-23 22:39:10 · answer #3 · answered by Michael H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can understand that you think it is healthier, and I do believe it is from some perspectives. Recently, my friends dad was having a few heart and high cholestorol problems, so his doctor told him to actually cut out meat, and instead eat meat free products like Quorn, Linda McCartney products etc.. so I guess doctors recognize the health factor from quorn too.
2006-10-23 22:07:41 · answer #4 · answered by clio 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's really up to the individual. I'm veggie and sometimes make quorn filled meals for friends and they enjoy it, even my reluctant father in law liked it after arguing with him that it was QUORN not CORN and no its not chicken! If you don't fancy trying it, don't, i can see your point entirely, you eat meat and lean meat is no worse for you i shouldn't think and at least you know you like it.
so to sum up, its not bad, sure if you eat meat its no real competition but don't rule it out. you will most likely think its ok but no substitute so give it a try, at least it will shut your friend up!
2006-10-23 21:59:36 · answer #5 · answered by Andromeda Newton™ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
First I have never eaten Quorn but if you have no reason not to eat it, a varied diet is the best thing you can eat, is there any good reason not to try it?
2006-10-23 22:01:14 · answer #6 · answered by Wandusa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i myself does no longer - it has no style - marinade the products your self - soy sauce lime juice and clean chilli works fab, then temporarily fry till you get the mandatory consistency, then enable pass cool and upload to salad, or put in sandwiches with better fillings. and truthfully do no longer devour uncooked pre-packed Quorn food, eg sausages, rooster products and so on.
2016-12-28 03:23:38 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once made spaghetti + meatballs for some new friends (meat eaters) who didn't know I was veggie. I used quorn meatballs. They didn't notice.
2006-10-23 22:13:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it's delicious and totally versatile! I eat meat as well, but like variety and this certainly fits the bill. Just try it the way you would any other food!
2006-10-24 07:11:22 · answer #9 · answered by steph23021984 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Quorn is made from a process that uses cheap factory hens' eggs. Vegetarians shouldn't eat it. It does not taste of much either. You are better off with tofu.
From a health perspective? Eat what you like and exercise.
2006-10-23 22:05:25 · answer #10 · answered by karlrogers2001 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋