The Rise of meat alternatives in the Middle East: From Traditional Dishes to Modern Innovations

The Rise of meat alternatives in the Middle East: From Traditional Dishes to Modern Innovations

In the past years, meat substitutes have gained popularity in the Middle East, especially in the UAE, driven by rising consumer interest. Sky Sommers, the owner and head chef at Veganity, a vegan restaurant in Dubai, is renowned for mimicking meat textures in her Arabic cuisine. She utilizes soy-based textured vegetable proteins to replicate meats, and her chicken dishes are crafted from mushroom and pea protein.

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