Anyone on a plant-based diet or simply trying to eat more sustainably will be pleased to find out that there are a plethora of choices available in the market today. Chefs, purveyors, and even large corporations are shining the spotlight on vegetables and producing more plant-based products.

The trend stems from an interest to prioritize personal health, boost overall nutrition, and make more sustainable consumption choices. These plant-based products, whether considered whole food or processed, serve as a good alternative to traditional meat products without sacrificing good flavor. Globally, many processed plant-based products have hit supermarket shelves, increasing their accessibility. These include leading brands Beyond Meat and Omni Pork that offer a wide range of plant-based options such as sausages, minced “pork”, and luncheon meat.

Local producers have caught on and started innovating their plant-based products. Available options range from processed to completely natural. Here are some that you might want to start introducing to your diet:

Plant-based Products to Try Today

Original Seitan Meat

• Seitan is a versatile savory replacement for meat that can be transformed into many delicious dishes.
• This version by Green Bar is made out of wheat gluten flour, garbanzos flour, tomato paste, and some spices.

Plant-based Mozzarella

• Going plant-based doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on the goodness of creamy cheese.
• This mozzarella by Plant Creamery is made with cashews, coconut yogurt, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and agar-agar.

Bean Sausages

• Set aside meat-filled sausages for now and try this version by Sift that is completely plant-based.
• These are made with red and white beans, eggplants, oat four, chickpea flour, and other plant-based ingredients.

Tofu Scramble

• This is a cholesterol-free alternative to scrambled eggs that you can consume for breakfast or add to wraps and sandwiches.
• The vegan scramble by The Good Choices is made out of tofu, vegetable oil, sea salt, and turmeric.

Langka Ribs

• Its meaty texture makes jackfruit a good meat substitute even for grilled and baked dishes like barbecue ribs.
• This version by The Superfood Grocer is cholesterol-free and uses only plant-based ingredients, including soy sauce, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and coconut nectar.

Vegan Bagoong

• Here is another product by The Good Choices that acts as a vegan and cholesterol-free alternative to the classic bagoong.
• This plant-based condiment skips the fermented shrimp and instead uses carrots, black beans, soy protein, alliums, and seasonings.

Tempeh Baoun

• A staple in Indonesian cooking, tempeh is a plant-based source of protein made out of fermented soybeans.
• Green Bar takes tempeh and transforms it into a bacon-inspired treat flavored with smoke, soy, brown sugar, maple, and other spices.

Vegan Lechon Sauce

• Traditional lechon sauce uses pork or chicken liver, but this plant-based version by The Good Choices uses only soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and a handful of seasonings.
• Aside from being paired with vegan pork belly, this all-vegan sauce can be served alongside grilled, steamed, and baked dishes.

Chunky “Corned Beef”

• Here is another plant-based and vegan product by Worth The Health that makes use of jackfruit.
• This breakfast staple is also made with texturized soy protein, vegetable protein, and plant-based flavorings.

Vegan Mayonnaise

• Enjoy this eggless, plant-based mayonnaise as a dip, spread, or sauce just as you would with the usual stuff.
• This alternative by Dos Jefes makes use of soy milk, aquafaba, white vinegar, agave, plant-based oils, spices, and seasonings.

Meat-free Giniling

• Ground meat is a versatile ingredient in the kitchen that can be transformed into many Filipino dishes.
• Made out of soy protein, water, oils, and seasonings, this plant-based alternative by unMEAT offers the same versatility sans the guilt.

Bagnet Cracklings

• Satisfy that hankering for chicharon with this plant-based product that can be served as a snack or used as an ingredient for other Filipino dishes.
• Vegnet Bagnet Cracklings by Vegetari uses only textured soy, tapioca starch, and mushroom seasoning.