i used to scoff at people who eat foods that are marketed as tasting like meat. i've since let pragmatism win out. if it helps you reduce your meat consumption, that's really all that matters.
how does the community feel about these products? any brands to avoid, or try?
Each to their own on this. My mrs hates fake meat as it often tastes too meaty, but I love a plant based kebab or a THIS chicken and gravy sandwich
Ultraprocessed absolutely. But then so are lots of sauces and desserts nonvegans eat without making the point thats used against plantbased meat