Update : 2023/03/25
Trendy plant-based
Many people have already heard of plant-based, right? As the name suggests, “pulanto = plant” and “be-su = based” often refer to substitutes for meat made from soybeans or meat imitations. In Europe and the United States, plant-based food is attracting attention for its ability to reduce environmental impact and its healthy profile. However, it is actually not a new concept in Japan. You know ganmodoki, do you? Ganmodoki is a tofu-based food made to look like wild goose meat. In other words, it can be said that Japan has practiced plant-based cooking for a long time through Shojin cuisine.
Kagome’s keema curry emphasizes the amount of vegetables rather than alternative meat?
Among Kagome’s products, there are plant-based retort pouch series. At least 11 different products. There are many curry and pasta sauces, and the price is about 190 yen to 320 yen per serving, which is the same as general retort products. And while this product is called “plant-based,” it also emphasizes the amount of vegetables used. It’s unique to Kagome. For example, keema curry uses 189g of vegetables. The amount of vegetables you are recommended to eat a day is 350g, so it would be nice to be able to get more than half of that.
What does plant-based curry taste like?
And about the plant-based taste, it is at the level that you will not notice at all unless you are told. It may be because the spices are working, but it has a rich taste with the sweetness and umami of the vegetables. The products in this series do not contain any animal ingredients and are vegan-certified. There are still few vegans in Japan, but it is good to have more options.
Source:Kagome Plant Based
