I also found that the impossible ground beef/ brick that you can mold into your own patties is SOO delicious and juicy and even compared the impossible patties is miles better. I served it to my family & they asked for seconds, not even knowing it was vegan!!

@blueberryney

2 жыл бұрын

Impossible brick is my fave too, its good for making meatballs quickly! I like being able to add liquid smoke and extra seasonings in it which you can’t really do with a patty

@kadeschaos963

2 жыл бұрын

@@adde-j6q uhhhh what

@LadyMoonNugz184

2 жыл бұрын

I totally want to get the brick to experiment with fake beef tacos. Looks promising.

@CommenterOfVideos

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree with this, we made sliders for the Super Bowl out of the impossible ground meat and literally NOBODY knew it was meatless until our close friend went, “aren’t you both vegetarians? Did you make cook meat for us?” and then we told them!

@Yorokobi224

2 жыл бұрын

I use it to make meatloaf and sliders

Sorry if someone already said this, but the reason they call it "be'f" is because various lobbyists have argued for it to be illegal for plant based products to use the names of meat products on their packaging. The original intent was to make the food sound gross (instead of hot dogs they wanted them to be called plant tubes, for example). They wanted to change the marketing to stop the growth in people going vegan/vegetarian.

@MerleONeal

2 жыл бұрын

WUUUUUUUTTTTT That is wild

@katiebelt

2 жыл бұрын

I was about to comment this too!! It’s insane

@starlight8554

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the dairy and meat lobby are wild. You can’t call plant milks milk either.

@rachelfara4150

2 жыл бұрын

I wish there was a brand selling plant tubes, that’s incredible

@32fps

2 жыл бұрын

It's hilarious to me, like I'm lactose intolerant dairy companies, I can't drink/eat your products no matter what they're called 😂 And lactose free milk just tastes too sweet to me now so I'm not drinking that either.

Rank Vegan Chicken Nuggets! -365 Brand plant-based nuggets -Boca chik'n veggie nuggets -Morning Star chik'n nuggets -Nuggs -Gardein chik'n nuggets -Gardein Ultimate chik'n nuggets -Alpha Nugget -Fry's chicken style nuggets -Impossible chicken nuggets -Field Roast plant-based nuggets

@erikapauley7391

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet simple vegan just did this yesterday (or last week). Check out their channel :)

@luckyloaded

2 жыл бұрын

Incogmeato too! I think they’re by morning star but it’s like a sub category/brand.

@kylerytting4190

2 жыл бұрын

Jack and Annies would be the winner. Try it if you haven't yet!!

@jaraquinn8972

2 жыл бұрын

@Aileen S. those aren't vegan

@cindymoss4082

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaraquinn8972 did not know that. Ty for sharing

As a South African vegan, I'm so excited to see Fry's on the list. They were the only company selling vegan substitutes for decades. This is the perfect example of brand loyalty for South African vegans/vegetarians and even the Hindu community during fasting seasons.

@nealneethling7040

2 жыл бұрын

Hallo my fellow South African!! Greetings from Secunda

@aryaramkarran4092

2 жыл бұрын

@@nealneethling7040 It's always awesome coming across South African vegans🥳🥳🥳

@xavierhederaceum2384

2 жыл бұрын

I thought Fry's was an Australian company?

@aryaramkarran4092

2 жыл бұрын

@@xavierhederaceum2384 Nope. It's South African 🌱 The Fry family has been vegan for ages and they released this brand

@tileychannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@xavierhederaceum2384 they're South African, but I do think Australia was the first country they exported to

The irony of Merle hating on Bezos for the 365 veggie burger yet calling for Alexa a few minutes later. Lol, I despise Bezos too.

@samthunders3611

2 жыл бұрын

Why because he's successful He Got a great idea and it worked and he reinvested and saved money put it back into business inventures and had a brilliant concept Someone always gets the best idea first During the pandemic Amazon was a savior to millions To the disabled the elderly and they have things hard to find on foot Someone is always the boss There's a reason why Do you hate Richard Branson too Do you know he started very young driving people in Van's cross country and kept reinvesting then cargo planes and save invest and onward Not lazy Hate Steve Jobs and Apple for bringing home computers to the public That's how it started

@Frodojack

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but I bet you wouldn't complain if you had some of that Bezos money!

@Ecution3r

2 жыл бұрын

@@samthunders3611 I think people just have an issue that he is hoarding money and extracting value at this point, while a lot of the workers in his company are working in terrible conditions and can not even support a normal life on a salary. But yeah, good for him for being successful...

@dignes3446

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ecution3r Most billionaire are horrible human beings. Most billionaire worshippers are idiotic human beings.

@injunsun

2 жыл бұрын

@@samthunders3611 He didn't "have a great idea, and it worked." He had an inheritance and bought an already successful company, already on its way to massive success, and then sucked the value from it by underpaying workers, while overcharging customers. There is nothing any single person could possibly do or invent that would merit them gaining more money than they know what to do with, while those who work for them struggle, suffer, and die. That has been the case with every Billionaire, and most millionaires, doing unethical things, just inside the law, and people like you call that "clever." At least Gates has spent millions helping people in Africa with vaccinations, AIDS meds, and free family planning, allowing for a healthier population, with a plummeting infant mortality rate. I still hate him for how he made his money, and he still hold onto far too much at the expense of his employees. See? One can understand someone's "success," without fawning over them like a simpleton.

Impossible burgers are the best. I emailed them to sing their praises for giving us a real burger. They emailed me back, thanking me. Then asked for my address and shirt size. A week later, I received a sweet thank you card and an Impossible teeshirt.

@colins1358

2 жыл бұрын

I did this with oreos one day when I was super stoned called the number on the back and raved how good they were. They eneded up sending oreos in a box.

@themoribundapathetic4530

Ай бұрын

Mine taste disgusting w seasoning but maybe its bc i thawed the patties idk

For a while, our Grocery Outlet had the Impossible burgers in stock for $2.50 a pack It was a great time to be alive

@shastahill

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, yep! ..Only time I've bought them.

@samthunders3611

2 жыл бұрын

That's when.they changed the recipe bThey wanted to sell out all the original stock

@kaceyr3226

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I bought like 10 of them this summer

@phz7107

2 жыл бұрын

Ive noticed as veggie stuff gets more popular my local grocery outlet has added veggie things like permanently to their stock. Theres always some gardein, beyond, impossible or some weird off brand ive never heard of

@KrisRN23935

2 жыл бұрын

I actually found a nice vegan Pepper Jack there for about $2. It was pretty good too. I've gotta shop there more with this inflation going on.

The way I cackled when Merle said "beyond burger fucks" 😂

Impossible burger is my favorite as well and my go to when I want a burger. I like beyond meat's spicy Italian sausage and spicy breakfast sausages...though their spicy isn't really spicy as I always have to add cayenne pepper to them. Great video merle!

@treefrog1018

2 жыл бұрын

LOL. Beyond Meat Spicy Italian Sausage has a whiff of spice. It tastes like spice was once there but left the building before being packaged up. 🤪

@cardemis7637

Жыл бұрын

Beyond mead Italian sausage is fantastic in a penne alla vodka

Impossible is definitely the best. If you buy the family pack it’s 6 patties for $11 which brings the price down.

@mavery9298

2 жыл бұрын

In here 2 patties are for $11 😭

@samvieder9765

2 жыл бұрын

Beyond patties are better. They taste better and at Costco I can buy 8 for $14

@theclimbingchef

2 жыл бұрын

If you like canned cat food, lol

@dailyjoyventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@samvieder9765 yes I prefer beyond meat too!!

@kurist9443

2 жыл бұрын

Impossible isn't vegan tho :/ it as been tested on animals

You should rank vegan cheeses. Either shreds or slices.. maybe do them on a quesadilla to test?

@SlavicCelery

2 жыл бұрын

Who should punish themselves that way? Vegan cheese is worse than the cheapest plastic wrapped slices in existence. Eaten a whole lot of varieties due to family members with limited diets. Vegan cheese is a terrible creation and a half. F' that noise.

@SlavicCelery

2 жыл бұрын

Give me a fantastic vegan patty and I'll enjoy it. But the Cheese thing is just wrong.

@rhyleecooper7518

2 жыл бұрын

I agree; at this point, there's very few vegan cheeses that are worth the money. But for people who choose not to or can't eat real cheese, it can be extremely helpful to know what your best option is

@SlavicCelery

2 жыл бұрын

@Joss Bailey I've sampled quite a bit of the "you can't tell the difference" varieties. I could always tell the difference. But I can eat dairy without issue.

@SlavicCelery

2 жыл бұрын

@Joss Bailey And if it's all you can have, it makes sense. Honestly I prefer vegan/vegetarian food that doesn't pretend to be something it's not. Just be your own thing instead of sad "vegan bacon".

THANK YOO for addressing the wasteful packaging in some of these

Love the vid!! I would enjoy seeing ingredient lists esp when there's a vegan burger (or otherwise) with odd or unexpected flavor,, also,, would love to see your ranking within the categories where you placed multiple burgers :-) super excited to try some of these options if I can find them!

"I won't look good frozen, I'm sure of it" - Merle 2021

@jelliclesongs

2 жыл бұрын

Lol what?!? Made me chuckle when she said that

i like your distinction between vegan burger and veggie burger because i don’t like the super realistic burgers and never knew how to describe the type of veggie patties i actually like (chickpeas, black bean, veggies)

7:00 Could it be the fennel seeds giving you perfume-y vibes? Some people have that with fennel.

@samthunders3611

2 жыл бұрын

Fennel doesn't belong in burgers or even.meatballs and only in Fennel Italian sausages

@cheezheadz3928

2 жыл бұрын

@@samthunders3611 🤣 belongs wherever I decide!

The Bezos tirade was like an off-Broadway monologue performance, LOL! Enjoyed this, as someone who gets the waries from soooo many analogue products. ThanksForPosting!

I’m not vegan I just love Merle’s videos 😂

@a_reed4347

2 жыл бұрын

Same

I had no idea that you could get wicked kitchen in the us. I assumed it was a tesco (uk) brand.

@kawehi13

2 жыл бұрын

Tesco made a deal with 2500 US stores back in July of this year. The chef’s Tesco partnered with always wanted to go global with their products so they’re finally getting the ball rolling! I was so excited to find them in Hawai’i.

I absolutely loved your review here. It made me laugh, and saw me to a more informed position. Thank you!

I haven't eaten beef in over 20 years. When i tasted impossible, i spit it out bc it tasted so much like beef. I like the overcooked thin patties best😂

@Pimkly

2 жыл бұрын

Same! Beyond is the best for me without freaking me out!

@vikkumari

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've been veggie for 15 years and I can't do the impossible burger 🤢 Beyond is my fav but I preferred the old recipe. If I'm not doing a Beyond Burger, I'm going for a good old fashion veggie burger or black bean burger.

@bobowon5450

2 жыл бұрын

When i tasted impossible i expected it to taste like beef but it wasn't even remotely close. Was still good though.

@scottm9605

2 жыл бұрын

If you had eaten beef recently, you wouldn't think that. They are quite good but they don't really taste much like meat.

@diorse8851

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottm9605 if you stay vegan over a year you will have a hard time tasting the difference.

I love these ranking videos. My bf and I (as non-vegans) try as many of these imitation animal products as possible because 1. fun, 2. educational, we're really thinking about the ways it works and doesn't work that improve our cooking, 3. when we find a good one it feels great to have more vegan options for some dishes that we feel good about and enjoy. And because we're still not vegan (he eats more meat than I do) we can serve it to friends (allergy exclusive) and not tell them and surprise them later with how good it is. It's also great to be inclusive in group meals because you don't need to make a separate dish, less work. We had a banh mi bbq not too long ago with impossible patties. Not a single vegetarian among them and only one pescatarian and there were raves all around. I find a lot of people tend to be close minded about animal alternatives because they've had bad experiences, assumptions, or are just not open to try new things. Being able to serve them a tasty dish with it is so important to just get them open to the idea that hey, they don't need to eat meat for EVERY meal and there are amazing substitutes that are just as good.

@jujubee807

2 жыл бұрын

As a vegetarian I am so happy you are open to different ideas! I think it’s great when people go out their comfort zones and try different alternatives. I respect the hell outta you💕

@cardemis7637

Жыл бұрын

How do people react when they find out that what you've served them was vegan?

I think you are so funny and entertaining! You had lol’ing! Love your videos ❤️

7:38 Cholesterol is only found in foods that come from animals. There is no cholesterol in fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, nuts, beans, peas and lentils and so on... I guess they just mentioned it for marketing purposes (or for people that don't know this nice little fact I guess :D)

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the beyond after taste yet. They always give me a copper or metal after taste and the weirdest burps for hours after. I never buy them for that reason.

@alyssabird5319

2 жыл бұрын

I tried them once and they looked, smelled, and tasted like cat food. I will never buy them again

@krodenhofer

2 жыл бұрын

@@alyssabird5319 The new formula eliminated the cat food smell and taste.

@alyssabird5319

2 жыл бұрын

@@krodenhofer the ones I tried were the new formula

@samthunders3611

2 жыл бұрын

They add so much grill smoke flavor to the most all do its Anyoying. I. Wish they'd cut it out

@kaceyr3226

2 жыл бұрын

Yesss!! That is so facts!! 😂 beyond is gross. I feel like that’s how dog food taste

Thanks, Merle that was informative and entertaining :) It’s great how much plant based burgers have improved the last few years. I guess Beyond and Impossible have really upped the ante.

I love this! This was so much fun.☺

:) Great video. Informative and easy to understand, organized, fun, well made. Doing a pros and cons at the end to sum up each burgers highlights with a side column of what you found the textures and tastes to be would be really great! Especially for those who like to learn through reading. Points like "needs to be thawed" or "sensible price for quantity or quality". Plants and hanging fruit basket are lovely.

Do a shot every time merle says "Bezos burger"

First, I wanna thank you for doing this because I needed to help. When you said people could be confused about the impossible burger … it’s how I discovered impossible burgers. I ordered one at a Red Robin, and I called the waiter over to let them know that they made a mistake and gave me real meat. Haha

I had to take a break watching because your commentary is so funny and I'm laughing in .y office. I need to try that Bezo money 🍔. Love you.

Thank you for this video! I will be on the lookout for the Dr. Praegers and the 365 when we get a Trader Joes.

She's back party people! 🥳

i think the best thing about the gardein burgers is that they're sort of reminiscent of fast food burger patties. so yeah, with some toppings and condiments, it can feel like you're eating a fast food burger which is something nostalgic and appealing to me i'll also only be calling those 365 ones "bezos burgers" from now on

Great vid, I Laughed all the way! I also tried the Beyond and impossible, kinda liked Beyond a little better but I also seasoned them

Wow!!! I'll have to see if i can find any of these over here in the UK xox

The scotch felt pads got me! 😂 Made my day lol

You should do a tier list on vegan substitutes for other types of meats. Most people know about Impossible and Beyond but personally I've never heard of a popular brand for vegan hot dogs, or for chicken

@APickledPeanut

2 жыл бұрын

Gardein makes chicken nuggets and chicken strips called “ultimate” and 🔥🤤 theyre mine and my husband’s favorite unhealthy chicken substitute. Stores around here have a hard time keeping them stocked. They’re constantly sold out. Also morning star makes corn dogs that scared me they’re so good. (Corn dogs are best in the oven)

@paulascorner

2 жыл бұрын

there's one in the uk called quorn that it's good but I don't know if it's available worldwide

@APickledPeanut

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulascorner we have quorn here in the US too and I agree. Its great!

@KrisRN23935

Жыл бұрын

​@@APickledPeanut I like Quorn too, though as a warning their chicken is not actually vegan, I read the label and has milk powder or egg or something like that if that's important to you.

Great info! I also love that Beyond Burger flavor - so freaking yummy!

@MerleONeal

2 жыл бұрын

The best

So fun Merle!

impossible burgers are TOO good. they always scare me into thinking i’m eating real meat and usually ask a meat eater around me to try it first just incase 🤣

I think the Beyond burger has a weird smell when cooking! I can’t describe it but it’s clearly not an appetizing smell which for me takes away from the taste. The other thing is I don’t like eating them as you kinda raw, I prefer them well done. My fav is the impossible, I will have to try the 365 burgers! Thanks

@sijay8606

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the smell of the beyond burger almost made me think it had gone bad 😭…turned out fine but not planning on buying it again anytime soon.

@EbikeAdventuresSD

2 жыл бұрын

Smells like spam but taste good

@soulknife20

2 жыл бұрын

Impossible Burgers aren't technically vegan. They are tested on animals. I prefer the Beyond anyway.

@paulszki

2 жыл бұрын

@@soulknife20 Can you elaborate on that? What is being tested on animals for these burgers?

@andreabenton7798

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly bruh. My mom accidentally bought a whole box of beyond burgers instead of the normal meat ones we get. We had burgers for lunch the following day. It was so gross, I think one of my siblings was chucking it back up. The smell and the taste of it was like straight dirt, just…I can’t describe it in words. If you enjoy the burger then you have a stomach of steel.

This was so helpful! I’m slowly going vegan and the sheer enormity of the process is a bit overwhelming! And - the bonus was when you started quoting the line “i want to buy a hamburger!” Love that you are a fellow dork/weirdo!

The much anticipated video is here 🙌

Love this rating. I’m going to have to try the Bezos burger. And that jalapeño one.

@MerleONeal

2 жыл бұрын

LMK what you think!!!

Living in Switzerland, I've only ever had the Beyond Burger of all of these, so that's fun. We haven't got the Impossible burger but there's been more and more veggie and vegan burgers around, including local brands, which is very cool! I did actually find a brand that I like even more than Beyond. They also make the weirdest looking veggie sausages that taste alright, too! Anyway, fun video, makes me wanna go out and buy all the veggie burgers and try them as well 😄

@aimeecortez5899

2 жыл бұрын

Yep same here in Italy. I think the reason why we don't have the impossible burger in the EU is because one of the ingredients (the heme thing I think) hasn't been approved yet, I don't know about Switzerland though maybe it's similar. Prices though! I was shocked when Merle said that the impossible was expensive at $6. Here the Beyond is like €7,50 which is $8,50 for 2 patties! (Yes I know that tax is added later) What about over there?

@jo.comics

2 жыл бұрын

@@aimeecortez5899 Hah! I always laugh when anybody in the US ever says food is expensive. We're at around 8 euros for 2 patties here, too. Some are a bit cheaper but yeah, everything is super expensive round here. Most expensive McDonald's in the world, haha

@nimusine

2 жыл бұрын

@@jo.comics Which is the other brand? I live in Switzerland too, I'm curious :)

@88Mikje123

2 жыл бұрын

@@aimeecortez5899 wow! in the netherlands the beyond burger is €5,99 and i thought that was already crazy expensive haha

@aimeecortez5899

2 жыл бұрын

@@88Mikje123 damn you're lucky! Here even other brands cost just as much! Ground fake meat is like €25 per kg, which is much more than the fanciest leanest ground beef :/

Massachusetts here, wicked good assessment Merle. 😁

Would love a ranking of favorite vegan comfort foods! Whatever that resonates with Merle :)

Can you do vegan cheese taste ??? I can’t find good ones!! Also how it melts too???

@edithdlp8045

2 жыл бұрын

CHAO cheese is the best I have ever had. My nonvegan friend fell for it, it even melts.

@coolfooltran2

2 жыл бұрын

I know good mythical morning did a vegan cheese episode. granted they def don't have the same knowledge as Merle does on vegan products, but I enjoyed the episode. and they do a plain taste test from the bag and an applied taste test like in a grilled cheese or something

@edithdlp8045

2 жыл бұрын

@@coolfooltran2 I saw that review and fully agreed on CHAO being #1. It's my personal favorite. It has even fooled my non vegan relatives. It even melts.

@quigon6349

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on what your application is on which vegan cheeses to use.

@88piggypie

2 жыл бұрын

I used violife shreds yesterday for a quesadilla and it melted perfectly! Very ooey, gooey and creamy and the cheese pull was incredible!

The flavor of the impossible is what sells it. As a meat eater I absolutely choose the impossible over a regular beef burger when available. Trust me you won't regret it.

@michaelaltawil

2 жыл бұрын

Why do you still eat meat then?

@chamaparker7739

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelaltawil for me I still eat meat because it’s yummy, Impossible, while delicious, doesn’t cover everything. But only in moderation once a month on cheat days or so

@michaelaltawil

Жыл бұрын

@@chamaparker7739 so what's more important, taste or life?

@chamaparker7739

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelaltawil taste. What’s more important life of a human or life of an animal? Meat is full of antibiotics and hormones which is why I try to avoid it. Honestly I couldn’t care less about the animals. The only 3 animals I care about (horses, elephants, kitties) I don’t eat anyway but I’m not about to judge someone else that does….

@rozemarijnbalemans4561

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelaltawil Although I agree with you sentiment. The approach your taking is the pushiness what is giving vegans a bad name. So please stop it!

I really liked your rankings. Really liked it that you mentioned the calories and protein content per serving, but you should also mention the weight of each serving.

I’ve been waiting for this one, turn it up!!!!

I'd say this ranking is spot on from what I've had. ALSO at 17:45 "Those beautiful honkers" E'scuse me? 👀😂 Also also... Pink Pather 😉🍔

I feed my kids the impossible burgers and they like them, but I will be trying the Whole Foods ones and I will give the beyond burger another try because in the past I did not like them. Thanks for this video

Love these kind of vids

Thanks For This Video! Great Post!

Uhhh I love this!!! I personally don’t like vegan burger meats. But when I first when vegan they did help.

First off your personality is so natural. I've just become a subscriber. A lot of people are trying too hard to have a personality and they become annoying. Secondly, I had an impossible burger at Burger King and it was awful to me but beyond burgers are just excellent. Yes they have a weird smell to start but it goes away. If the closest to beef that I have tried. I'm going to go ahead and buy two impossible burgers and try them at home to see. Also Costco has big quantities in packages of both Beyond and impossible burgers.

I LOLed so many times throughout this video. Thank you Merle 😆

@MerleONeal

2 жыл бұрын

Hehehehe that's all I could hope for

I agree with your assessments here!! :) You picked my Fav Three Burgers lol :)

fun fact: cholesterol is only found in animal products. Our bodies need cholesterol to survive but luckily we can synthesize it ourselves, thus we don't need animal products for cholesterol. I would say trust me, I'm a doctor, but I still have a year of med school left :')

@MerleONeal

2 жыл бұрын

OH SHOOT! good to know!

@RachelMaryB

2 жыл бұрын

Aldi had vegan fried "mozarella" sticks as a seasonal item last year and they said on the nutritional label that it had like 1g cholesterol and my Vegan Aldi Facebook group LOST THEIR MINDS! It took messages back and forth to corporate to determine if they were actually vegan - and they were, it was just mislabled.

@ageebs5986

2 жыл бұрын

I was confused when she said that… I thought all vegans knew that

@missbuggylady

2 жыл бұрын

yess i learned this from the vegan zombie!

@jelliclesongs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that!

Merle, Please make some Indian Vegan Recipes....we would love to see..... ❤️ BTW This is actually a great video

I will say I'm glad you're doing vegan rankings. I'm by no means vegan but I am trying to, when options are available, eat more vegan/vegetarian options and reduce the amount of actual meat in my diet. It's really nice to be able to watch these videos and make informed choices on what to buy when I grocery shop because I'm always so worried about trying new things and having them just be wasted money and I feel like these help me make more informed choices. So thank you for that and I can't wait to try a couple of these next time I go shopping ♥

Pink pantheeer!!! Hilarious😂 Love you😘

I prefer the Gardein to the 365, but always cook in the oven, not the stovetop. Try cooking the rest of the bag on a baking sheet in the oven and see if you like them better that way.

@samthunders3611

2 жыл бұрын

Air fryer is great or in oven a hot one fast The Gardien Ultimate in the bag and box too.i think I like the ones in the bag better

I usually love everything by Gardein, but their burger was literally inedible to me.

Just beginning my vegan journey and your “burger” comparisons were immensely helpful. Thanks much!

Rank more things plz!!! I am a new/going into veganism and I wanna buy the tasty stuff😋 These are super helpful!

Yassssss best way to start my morning

In the Netherlands we have Vivera, that's my favourite vegan burger. Tried Beyond burgers once and I was horrified when I cut it open 🙈

Just found your channel and I love your personality 😂 I’m not a vegan but I’ve subscribed!

I will have to look for some of these.

Gardein's "Ultimate" series burgers are better than the regular ones

@JadeWrite

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know I was going to try those later on this week

@avatalig9519

2 жыл бұрын

I thought beyond and impossible were same thing its good. But the price no. But I agree with. Her Honstley is the best policy.

@jaraquinn8972

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the ultimate series is on another level and double the price 🥴

@zafjaf

2 жыл бұрын

But still not good. I had it 2 days ago and no amount of sauce and toppings could save it.

@sopheann

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely not they were so nasty

I LOVE the Dr. Praeger’s Perfect Burger. Idk, I like that it doesn’t taste just like meat. Also a good tip with those is to unthaw them completely and then just grill or pan fry them for 2-3 minutes on each side.

This was posted on my birthday... thanks hon... also, I appreciate the video because I am just starting my vegan journey and it's always nice for someone to point me in the right direction. You're the best!

One of the funniest scenes from Pink Panther! I used to say this line all the time 😂 Love to see it lol

the dr praeger perfect "turkey" burger is actually so good!!

FYI - the Gardein Burger is actually really good coming out of the microwave. Keeps it from drying out. 1 minute per side.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE beyond burgers but I have not tried the 365 burgers yet. Going to have to try those next.

This was so fun to watch. Have you ever tried light life burgers? I love the taste of those!

Dr Praeger has been my jam for years.All their products are 👍

Merle this isn't specific to you at alllll but this is a safe space so I'm commenting here: it always confuses me why the colors are reverse. Shouldn't green be the best and red the worst??? I used to get so confused when people first started doing these videos LMAO

@milen748

2 жыл бұрын

I made a tier list for friends and one of them ordered them by color like you said and it surprised me that she didn't know that "s" is like #1 and "a" would be #2 i guess i just followed the internet standard without thinking much and she saw the green and went for it

Thanks for this! I loved Impossible but haven’t tried beyond yet. Also was REALLY surprised by Incogmeato!! Like REALLY REALLY surprised!! And there’s one more I wanna try, from a Black-owned business that was on shark tank but you have to order in bulk!

I love these videos omg

HELLOOO Beautiful people, I hope you enjoy this one. Please comment whatever your Alexa said to you. Also, DID YOU GUESS THE MOVIE? These ranking videos are a blast, I'll be doing a call out on my IG soon for some brands - instagram.com/merleeshay/ In the meantime, what would you like to see next?

@AbbyS228

2 жыл бұрын

We used to eat Beyond but then Impossible came out and we only buy Impossible now. It’s amazing.

@missbuggylady

2 жыл бұрын

protein powder protein bar and nut butter taste test!!

@oAgL214

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe... Vegan pepperoni pizza?

@jenniferjones176

2 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see specific store vegan frozen options like Aldi, Trader Joe’s, etc where you decide what is worth buying and what isn’t.

@rmmr7935

2 жыл бұрын

veggie burgers

We made enchiladas for my extended family with impossible and not a single person realized there was no meat. Several thought it was the best ground beef they had had. I can tell in a burger but in sauces (chili, spaghetti etc) hard to tell. Just tastes like some different flavor choices. No one can usually tell.

Thank you! I loved your video!!

@MerleONeal

23 күн бұрын

thank YOU!

You have such a beautiful voice Merle! Would love to see those Zeastar tuna/salmon taste-tested, perhaps in a plant-based sushi context? Thank you!!

Leaving out the Gardein Ultimate burger was a crime, the best burger.

@lissihayray2227

2 жыл бұрын

It has a weird celery after taste to it

@bxstar5276

2 жыл бұрын

She wasn’t doing veggie patties this time :)

@dankblonde7173

2 жыл бұрын

@@bxstar5276 gardein ultimate burger is not a veggie patty, it's mock meat.

@bxstar5276

2 жыл бұрын

@@dankblonde7173 okie

I love this. I remember early aughts veganism was just like, lentil loaf. So glad it’s evolved! Also do some more Gardein, their chicken is bomb.

Great video. Would have been great if you did an overview at the end

New to your channel, so you may have tried these in the past but we really like the LightLife burgers.. Great channel.

@MerleONeal

5 ай бұрын

Welcome! happy to have ya :)

I love beyond meat, here in italy unfortunately is very fricking expensive. I introduced it to my family and they were mind blown by the similarity

@NigelGrab

2 жыл бұрын

Try 16 dollars for a pack of beyond sausages down here in Australia...

I hope you’ll make more of these videos! I find them very helpful since food is expensive and it’s nice to know your opinion and consider that when making choices at the store.

@MerleONeal

2 жыл бұрын

More to come for sure :)

Hi Merle! Love these posts!!! Would you please do plant based sausages? Italian, Bratwurst, etc? Oh, and plant based fish, or seafood from Good Catch or Gardien? TIA! 🙂

Mock chicken please! I’ve been loving the incogmeato nuggets but would love an opinion on some of the others

If you think the burgers are awesome try making a meatloaf with Impossible. I almost cried. It's so good that I have replaced Christmas dinner with it.

@carissawilson2635

2 жыл бұрын

Everytime I make a meatloaf with it my partner will constantly say 'Are you sure this isn't beef?' while eating it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 It's so good.

@cindymoss4082

2 жыл бұрын

Recipe!!! Plz? Ty!

@rn2787

2 жыл бұрын

@@cindymoss4082 I don't have exact measurements for most of it but here's a general idea: 12 oz package of Impossible One flax egg 1/4-1/3 cup bread crumbs 1-2 tablespoons Vegemite or Marmite or Beyond Bouligoun (you can add more next time if it's not enough) Unflavored and unsweetened vegan milk A teaspoon or so of lecithin (soy and sunflower available) (optional, but it's great for baked goods too) Pack of vegan French onion soup seasoning mix packet Garlic Onion Black pepper A few dashes of vegan Worcestershire sauce MSG or Umami seasoning, or mushroom powder (no more than directed on the package for MSG per serving it won't be as good if you go over) Small amounts of: Minced carrots (optional) Minced celery (optional) Minced bell pepper (optional) Minced mushrooms (optional) Masala wine (optional) Vegan cheese (optional) Tomato paste in the loaf (optional) Your favorite seasoning blend Ketchup on top (optional) Parsley (optional) Preheat oven to 350° F. Prep vegetables with a food processor or by hand. Make flax egg and wait for it to gel up. Mix all liquids together and add breadcrumbs, but don't put much more liquid than enough to make the breadcrumbs soggy. Add flax egg and seasonings stir to distribute spices. Add everything else and mix and mash until thoroughly combined. If it seems dry add a little more liquid. Put into a loaf pan or shape it into a loaf. Bake at 350° F for 45 minutes or until 165° F. Serve with gravy or top with ketchup while baking. Mixture is great for meatballs too, but you'll want to add other seasonings. Problem solving: If it won't come together add another flax egg or less vegetables. If it is dry after cooking you should serve with gravy and add more liquid next time. If there's a lot of liquid in the pan drain some (not all) for a nice crust on the outside. Don't add any salt before you taste it the soup mix, vegemite (or whichever substitute), MSG, cheese (if added), and vegan Worcestershire sauce all have sodium. If you want to reduce the sodium you can use a low or no sodium added soup mix or reduce or replace the higher sodium ingredients with low sodium equivalents. You can make a small test sample in a pan to check seasonings prior to cooking. If your test has too much of a seasoning or salt and a little more breadcrumbs, vegetables, or both and a little more vegan milk.

@carissawilson2635

2 жыл бұрын

@@cindymoss4082 mine is a little simpler 🙃🙃 1 package of impossible meat 1/2 sleeve saltine crackers crushed Either 1 flax egg or just egg to the equivalent of one egg (usually 3 tablespoons) 2 cans of tomato sauce Garlic powder Onion powder Italian seasoning Salt Pepper Mix the impossible meat. crackers, and just egg together. I usually just use my washed hands. Then mix in 1/2 can of tomato sauce, more if it looks dry, plus all your spices, easy on the salt. Shape your loaf. Place in dish and pour the rest of the tomato sauce on top, you should have around 1 1/2 cans left. Sprinkle more seasoning on top. Cook for 30-45 mins in a 350⁰ oven. Until internal temp is 165⁰ and the outside tomato sauce is starting to brown just a bit on the edges.

Love this Merle. Why is it that everyone like you and Sauce Stache have to apologize in every video for the 'meat like' or 'meat tasting' vegan/vegetarian substitute? I was a meat eater and 5 years since am happy there is a meat substitute that takes away from factory farming. The Plant Based industry has done well for vegans/vegetarians in my opinion. No more apologizing......no more holier the thou comments folks. If it's not meat, it's not MEAT!!!!!!

@danpreston564

2 жыл бұрын

When does Sauce Stache ever apologise for making things taste like meat?

@jozsefjamesofficial

2 жыл бұрын

@@danpreston564 even watch any of his videos?

@danpreston564

2 жыл бұрын

@@jozsefjamesofficial yeah, all of them. His whole thing is to make things taste like meat. He doesn’t apologise for it.

@jozsefjamesofficial

2 жыл бұрын

@@danpreston564 lol then you know he apologizes every time he makes broth that is made from Chicken-less broth

@danpreston564

2 жыл бұрын

@@jozsefjamesofficial no, he doesn’t apologise. He always has to state that the broth is chicken flavoured, not chicken broth, because the comments section will be full of 'why are you using chicken' comments. That’s not an apology.

Thank you! These were very accurate. Impossible and Beyond are just on another level compared to all others with the exception of maybe the Whole Foods Burgers. I was shocked how good the Whole Foods Burgers taste.

Great video!