On Thu, 17 May 2018 12:21:55 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Thu, 17 May 2018 11:12:30 -0400, Gary wrote:
>
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>> Oh, from the picture in the link it *looks* like a steak. According to
>>> the article it's "barely distinguishable from real steak". "Barely
>>> distinguishable" is enough to tell me it won't actually taste like a
>>> steak. Boca Burgers don't taste like ground beef, either.
>>
>> Maybe at least be open minded enough to give it a try once it
>> becomes available. You are condemming it untasted. Old ppl@
>
>We condemn it based on past experiences with products claiming to be
>"just like meat". The industry has a poor track record with the
>products but no shortage of spokespeople to tout the products before
>their release.
>
>Notice they didn't solicit any feedback from outsiders on their
>product before it's release; All we have to go on is their
>marketing schpeil. The first round of vegetarians will praise it,
>while the omnivores give it a thumbs down.

I agree. we have nothing to go on but them praising themselves. It
looks good though. Who knows. One day somebody will come up with
something good.