The McPlant is a vegetarian (and in some regions vegan ) burger sold by the fast-food chain McDonald's in several European countries. In 2021, McDonald's partnered with Beyond Meat , a Los Angeles–based producer of plant-based meat substitutes , to create the McPlant platform. It features a plant-based meat alternative burger patty made from plant ingredients such as potatoes, peas and rice.
36-772: The McPlant was launched in the United Kingdom in January 2022, after tests in October 2021. It is also available in Ireland. In both the United Kingdom and Ireland, the burger is vegan due to the use of vegan sandwich sauce and a vegan cheese alternative. The McPlant is also sold in a non-vegan variant (with cheese and egg-based mayonnaise ) in Austria, Germany, and Portugal, as well as in the Netherlands with cheese and
72-524: A Vancouver, British Columbia , vegan cheese shop was ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to stop calling their products cheese as it was 'misleading' to consumers, despite the store stating that their cheese was always labeled as "dairy-free" and "plant-based". The CFIA later reversed the rejection and stated there was no objection for using the nomenclature "100% dairy-free plant-based cheese" provided that "it
108-436: A "blend of gums, protein, solids, and fats" to create the mouthfeel and melt of dairy cheese since the ones made with nuts do not melt due to the solid base on which they are composed. As of 2024, several startups have developed vegan cheese products which aim to solve this difficulty by making cheese with precision-fermented casein produced by yeast rather than by cows, with one company receiving GRAS designation from
144-825: A lawsuit against the California Department of Food and Agriculture after the department ordered the company to stop using dairy words on its packaging. In 2018, the company was sued in New York in a lawsuit that alleged customers were misled by the label "vegan butter". Company founder Miyoko Schinner is a leading advocate for free speech rights relating to vegan foods. Production and sale of vegan cheese has been banned in Turkey since 2022. Common plant-based proteins or vegetable proteins used in vegan cheeses are derived from edible sources of protein , such as soybeans , almond, and their milk. Food scientists use
180-569: A softer, spreadable cheese. The product became commercially available around the 1970s or 1980s. These initial products were lower in quality than dairy cheese or today's vegan cheese, with a waxy, chalky or plastic-like texture. In the early 1990s, the only brand of vegan cheese available in the United States was Soymage. Since then, the number and types (e.g., mozzarella, cheddar, etc.) of widely available vegan cheeses have diversified. Also, soy-free options have since been explored. In
216-405: A solid mass. The curd mass is left until the pH is at around 5.2–5.5, which is the point when the cheese can be stretched and kneaded to produce a delicate consistency—this process is generally known as pasta filata . According to the mozzarella di bufala campana trade association, "The cheese-maker kneads it with his hands, like a baker making bread, until he obtains a smooth, shiny paste,
252-499: A strand of which he pulls out and lops off, forming the individual mozzarella." Traditionally, mozzarella is allowed to dry and harden after it is pulled into shape, while fresh mozzarella is packed in liquid for easy consumption. In Italy, the cheese is produced nationwide using Italian buffalo's milk under the government's official name mozzarella di latte di bufala , because Italian buffalo are present in all Italian regions. Only selected mozzarella di bufala campana PDO
288-741: A vegan sandwich sauce. When the McPlant was launched in Germany in February 2023, it replaced the Fresh Vegan TS burger, leading to some criticism from vegan customers. One journalist reported that the burgers were prepared on the same grill as meat products. McDonald's Germany targets flexitarians . In January 2023, McDonald's launched the Double McPlant with two patties in the United Kingdom and Ireland. In Austria, McDonald's also sells
324-442: Is "[u]sed particularly for pizzas and [that] contains somewhat less water than real mozzarella". Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, widely used in the food service industry, has a low galactose content, per some consumers' preference for cheese on pizza to have low or moderate browning . Some pizza cheeses derived from skim mozzarella variants were designed not to require aging or the use of starter. Others can be made through
360-399: Is a semi-soft non-aged cheese prepared by the pasta filata ('stretched-curd') method with origins from southern Italy . It is prepared with cow's milk or buffalo milk, taking the following names: Fresh mozzarella is white, but the occasional yellow/brown colour of mozzarella comes from the enzyme R110. Due to its high moisture content, it is traditionally served the day after it
396-741: Is a category of non-dairy, plant-based cheese analogues . Vegan cheeses range from soft fresh cheeses to aged and cultured hard grateable cheeses like plant-based Parmesan . The defining characteristic of vegan cheese is the exclusion of all animal products . Vegan cheese can be made with components derived from vegetables, such as proteins, fats and milks ( plant milks ). It also can be made from seeds, such as sesame , sunflower , nuts ( cashew , pine nut , peanuts, almond ) and soybeans ; other ingredients are coconut oil , nutritional yeast , tapioca , rice , potatoes and spices . Fermented tofu ( furu ) has been documented in China since
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#1732771862494432-413: Is a style made from the milk of Italian buffalo raised in designated areas of Campania , Lazio , Apulia , and Molise . Unlike other mozzarellas—50% of whose production derives from non-Italian and often semi-coagulated milk —it holds the status of a protected designation of origin (PDO: 1996) under European Union law and UK law. Mozzarella of sheep milk , sometimes called mozzarella pecorella ,
468-410: Is also made, which is simply mozzarella di bufala campana PDO, produced in the egg-sized format. When twisted to form a plait, mozzarella is called treccia . After the curd heals, it is further cut into 1–1.5 cm (0.4–0.6 in) pieces. The curds are stirred and heated to separate the curds from the whey. The whey is then drained from the curds and the curds are placed in a hoop to form
504-704: Is also often cited as describing mozzarella, which states that in the 12th century the Monastery of San Lorenzo, in Capua , Campania, Alicandri offered pilgrims a piece of bread with mozza . Fresh mozzarella, recognised as a traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG) since 1996 in the European Union , is available usually rolled into a ball of 80 to 100 grams (2.8 to 3.5 oz) or about 6 cm (2.4 in) in diameter, and sometimes up to 1 kg (2.2 lb) or about 12 cm (4.7 in) in diameter. It
540-708: Is driven by the increased inclination towards vegetarian sources, rising urban populations, and greater preference towards international foods. Multiple grocery chains expanded their geographical presence within specialty stores and supermarkets to address the anticipated growth for vegan cheeses, with annual sales growth expected at 8%. The more common types of vegan cheese being manufactured, distributed, and produced through this market are mozzarella , Parmesan , cheddar , Gouda , and cream cheese non-dairy based cheeses. These vegan cheeses are consumed in restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries, vegan school meals , and in homes. Vegan cheeses are expected to grow and diversify into
576-620: Is low in calcium , though the Go Veggie brand has similar calcium content to dairy cheese. Vegan cheese is generally not a good source of protein compared to dairy cheese. A 1998 study comparing cheddar cheese to one type of vegan cheese found that the vegan cheese had lower calories, fat, and protein, though protein content of dairy cheese varies by type. The vegan cheese had higher riboflavin and vitamin B12 , making it an acceptable replacement for cheddar cheese in terms of those nutrients. On
612-582: Is made but can be kept in brine for up to a week or longer when sold in vacuum-sealed packages . Fresh mozzarella can be heard to make a distinct squeaky sound when it is chewed or rubbed. Low-moisture mozzarella can be kept refrigerated for up to a month, although some shredded low-moisture mozzarella is sold with a shelf life of up to six months. Mozzarella is used for most types of pizza and several pasta dishes or served with sliced tomatoes and basil in Caprese salad . Mozzarella , derived from
648-457: Is often used to replicate dairy cheese texture and flavor. However this is a different process from that used in dairy cheeses, as the proteins in plant-based milk reacts differently to culturing agents and do not coagulate as traditional cheese does. It must be aged with other methods, as ambient temperature and humidity monitoring, and culturing agents, such as rejuvelac , non-dairy yogurt, or kombucha (which are not recommended to use due to
684-442: Is soaked in salt water ( brine ) or whey . If citric acid is added and it is partly dried (desiccated), its structure becomes more compact. In this last form it is often used to prepare dishes cooked in the oven, such as lasagna and pizza . Fresh mozzarella balls are made in multiple sizes for various uses; often the name refers to the size. Sizes smaller than the typical fist-sized ball include ovolini , which are about
720-569: Is truthful". European Union regulations state that terms applicable to dairy products, including "cheese", can be used to market only products derived from animal milk. In June 2017 the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a judgement in relation to a German vegan food producer TofuTown, clarifying that purely plant-based products could not be labelled and sold as "plant cheese" or "veggie cheese" (Judgement in case C-422/16). In
756-506: Is typical of Sardinia , Abruzzo , and Lazio , where it is also called mozzapecora . It is worked with the addition of the rennet of lamb. Mozzarella of goat milk is of recent origin and the producers are still few. Several variants have been specifically formulated and prepared for use on pizza, such as low-moisture mozzarella cheese. The International Dictionary of Food and Cooking defines this cheese as "a soft spun-curd cheese similar to mozzarella made from cow's milk" that
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#1732771862494792-558: The United Kingdom , strict standards are applied to food labelling for terms such as "milk", "cheese" and "cream", which are protected to describe dairy products and may not be used to describe non-dairy produce. In 2019, a Brixton , UK, vegan cheese shop was asked by Dairy UK to stop describing products as cheese because it 'misleads shoppers', although the store owners stated their "products were clearly marked as dairy-free." In 2020, vegan cheese company Miyoko's Creamery filed
828-429: The 1990s, vegan cheese sometimes cost twice as much as dairy cheese. From 2018 to 2020, several new companies were founded to make animal-free cheese, including New Culture, Change Foods, Legendairy Foods, and Better Dairy. Some use genetically engineered yeast to synthesize cow milk proteins without the use of cows. From 2018, the market for vegan cheese grew on a global scale. According to market research, Europe had
864-480: The European Union is produced according to a traditional recipe. The TSG certification does not specify the source of the milk, so any type of milk can be used, but it is speculated that it is normally made from whole milk . Different variants of this dairy product are included in the list of prodotti agroalimentari tradizionali (PAT) of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies (MIPAAF), with
900-523: The McPlant Steakhouse, a variant of the burger with steakhouse sauce. In Germany and France, it also sells McPlant Nuggets made from wheat and pea protein. The full list of ingredients is not disclosed. In several other countries, the McPlant was tested but not introduced in the permanent menu. The first tests occurred in Sweden and Denmark between January and April 2021. In the United States,
936-425: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration . Different methods are used to create texture and taste. Some vegan cheeses are not cultured or aged; instead acidic ingredients, such as lemon juice, are used to achieve a similar taste to dairy cheese. Ingredients of hard or firm vegan cheeses includes natural agents such as agar , carrageenan , tapioca flour , and xanthan gum . The manufacturing process of fermentation
972-484: The direct acidification of milk. Mozzarella is also available smoked ( affumicata ). Çaycuma mozzarella cheese and Kandıra mozzarella cheese are Turkish cheeses made of buffalo's milk. Mozzarella received a traditional specialities guaranteed (TSG) certification from the European Union in 1998, and in 2022 the product specification was updated for the name mozzarella tradizionale . This protection scheme requires that mozzarella tradizionale sold in
1008-538: The greatest market share of 43%, followed by North America, Asia-Pacific, South America and Middle East & Africa. The global vegan cheese market is expected to attain a market value of $ 3.9 billion by the end of 2024, up from $ 2.1 billion in 2016. According to the Plant Based Food Association, the US market for plant-based foods is anticipated to reach $ 4 billion in sales by 2024. The expansion
1044-453: The late 16th century. The savory product is used as a condiment to accompany rice or porridge. Western sources from the 19th to 21st centuries repeatedly draw a comparison between furu and cheese, going as far as calling it a "nondairy/vegan cheese". Later homemade vegan cheeses were made from soy flour , margarine , and yeast extract . With harder margarine, this can produce a hard vegan cheese that can be sliced; softer margarine produces
1080-416: The mid-2020s. As of 2017, vegan cheese is generally more expensive than dairy cheese for consumers. Labeling of vegan cheese, like other vegan dairy analogues, is controversial, with dairy industry groups pushing to prohibit the use of terms like "cheese" on non-dairy products. Labeling purely plant-based products as "cheese" is prohibited in the European Union and the United Kingdom. In February 2019,
1116-519: The other hand, the vegan cheese did not provide vitamin A or vitamin D , in contrast to cheddar cheese. The vegan cheese was found to be a useful source of calcium, but not as good a source as cheddar cheese. Some vegan cheeses may be fortified to provide vitamin B12, while other vegan cheeses are not. Mozzarella Mozzarella ( English: / ˌ m ɒ t s ə ˈ r ɛ l ə / , Italian: [mottsaˈrɛlla] ; Neapolitan : muzzarella , Neapolitan: [muttsaˈrɛllə] )
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1152-706: The product was initially tested in November 2021, with expanded tests in California and Texas from February 2022. The trial run of the McPlant in the United States was discontinued in August 2022, reportedly due to low sales. From July until November 2022, the McPlant was served in Victoria , Australia, as a limited run item. This brand-name food or drink product–related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Vegan cheese Vegan cheese
1188-466: The risks involved in the fermentation process) and kefir grains that are recommended but not often used. If these processes are not carried out properly, with good hygiene and correct fermentation methods, the product can carry pathogens, such as Salmonella , Listeria , E. coli , and others. The nutritional value of vegan cheese varies. Most vegan cheese contains no cholesterol and less saturated fat than dairy cheese. Most vegan cheese
1224-409: The size of a hen's egg, and may be used whole as part of a composed salad or sliced for topping a small sandwich such as a slider . Bocconcini ('small mouthful'), sometimes called uova di bufala ('buffalo eggs'), are approximately bite-sized; a common use is alternating them with cherry tomatoes on a skewer for an appetiser. Ciliegine ('small cherries') are cherry-sized. Perlene are
1260-515: The smallest commercially produced and are often added to salads or into hot soups or pasta dishes just before serving. These balls are packaged in whey or water, have a spongy texture , and absorb flavours. Bocconcini of water buffalo's milk are still produced in the provinces of Naples , Caserta , and Salerno , as bocconcini alla panna di bufala , in a process that involves mixing freshly produced mozzarella di bufala campana PDO with fresh cream. A bocconcino di bufala campana PDO
1296-503: The southern Italian dialects spoken in Apulia , Calabria , Campania , Abruzzo , Molise , Basilicata , Lazio , and Marche , is the diminutive form of mozza ('cut'), or mozzare ('to cut off'), derived from the method of working. The term is first mentioned in 1570, cited in a cookbook by Bartolomeo Scappi , reading "milk cream, fresh butter, ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella and milk". An earlier reference of Monsignor Alicandri
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