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Veggies are less expensive than meat, so why are plant-based meat substitutes more expensive than meat?

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Posted - July 24, 2020
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  • 53509

     

      I know, right?


    https://answermug.com/forums/topic/112240/since-vegetarian-meal-choices-can-be-made-to-mimic-meat-based-di

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      July 24, 2020 1:09 PM MDT
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  • 44619
    That fostered my question. Thanks.
      July 24, 2020 5:46 PM MDT
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  • 53509
      July 24, 2020 5:51 PM MDT
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  • 10641

    Two reasons – Processing and because they can charge more.

    Why does a no salt can of tomatoes cost the same (or more) than a can of tomatoes with salt?  Logically, not having salt in it should make it less expensive (they don’t have to pay for the added salt).  Same answer.

      July 24, 2020 1:48 PM MDT
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  • 44619
    It costs a lot to take the salt out of it.
      July 24, 2020 5:45 PM MDT
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  • 19937
    Salt is a preservative.  Taking the salt out makes the shelf life less stable which could lead to more product being thrown away. This post was edited by SpunkySenior at July 25, 2020 1:06 PM MDT
      July 25, 2020 9:39 AM MDT
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