- Wed August 2, 2023
PLANT-BASED EELS GO ON SALE IN JAPAN
- Japan's Nissin Foods Holdings is coming up with a substitute for grilled eels made with only plant-based ingredients. These include soy protein and vegetable oil.
- The product has three layers to mimic an eel's white meat, skin, and connecting tissue. It's grilled over a fire to brown its surface.
- The firm started selling its eel alternative for 1,500 yen per set, or a little over 10 dollars, on Tuesday.
- Eating grilled eels is a long-standing summer tradition in Japan. It's said to bring relief from the heat and build stamina.
- But eel prices are surging, as catches have dropped while overseas demand has grown. This prompted Nissin Foods to develop its version.
- Analysts expect the global market for plant-based substitutes for meat and seafood to grow.
- One private think tank estimates over 480 billion yen, or over 3.5 billion dollars, worth of the food was shipped in 2021.
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John Smith858 days agoUnited States of America- Wow, Nissin's plant-based eel alternative is a bold step towards sustainable eating.
- As a health-conscious American, I appreciate innovative options.
- With eel prices rising, this could be a hit in the US too, supporting our shift to eco-friendly diets.
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Taro Yamada858 days agoJapan- Nissin's plant-based grilled eel is an intriguing adaptation of our tradition.
- While I cherish the cultural significance of eel dishes, this innovation reflects our evolving food culture.
- It might offer a solution to the eel scarcity issue and aligns with Japan's culinary artistry.
