noun
plant-based meat; meat alternative
Refers to food products made from plants that mimic the taste, texture, and appearance of animal meat. Common in modern food contexts.
最近、スーパーで植物肉を使ったハンバーグをよく見かける。
Lately, I often see hamburger patties made with plant-based meat at the supermarket.
植物肉は環境への負荷が少ないと言われている。
Plant-based meat is said to have a lower environmental impact.
大豆ミート is a specific type of plant-based meat made from soybeans, whereas 植物肉 can be made from various plant sources.
Compound of 植物 (plant) and 肉 (meat), a relatively recent term reflecting the rise of plant-based meat products.