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But fake “milk” is used basically as a drop in replacement for milk. For example, I take “oat milk” in my coffee every morning. Realistically, most would never

But fake “milk” is used basically as a drop in replacement for milk. For example, I take “oat milk” in my coffee every morning. Realistically, most would never have tried it if it was “liquid oat product for coffee” (since you presumably can’t call it “creamer” even though that also contains no dairy). This edict is also totality ignoring that “soy milk” is quite old and has long retained that name to minimal confusion. I haven’t seen anyone claim to make a fake steak using the word “steak”. I have seen “impossible burgers” but IMO “burger” is a food shape like “sandwich” or “pie”. I’ve also never seen “fake meat” use any wording to imply it’s meat. In fact, “meat substitute” is a pretty common phrase that is also apt in describing it exactly on its own merits. To be clear, replacing a popular category 1:1 is the merit.

jonathanstrange 4y ago
That's exactly what I mean by "come up with their own names" - "liquid oat product for coffee" sounds terrible. The least you can expect is for them to come up with a good name. The Indian cuisine has come up with their own vegan and vegetarian food for 2000 years, it's delicious, and they don't need to call it "vegan sausages." The problem I have with all these products (as a frequent consumer) is that you never know what you get. Some fake meat is delicious, other sorts are horrible, almost inedible. Soy "milk" makes me throw my guts out, almond "milk" tastes great.
- unmole 4y ago
  > The Indian cuisine has come up with their own vegan Veganism is virtually unheard of in India. We love our milk.