Meati produces high-quality, unprocessed, nutritious meat made from mushrooms. 

Food

Meati received mixed reviews with strengths such as its unique, gluten-free, and mushroom-based ingredients, and good nutritional value. It also offers a variety of products and some consumers enjoyed its meaty flavor. However, weaknesses included inconsistent texture, some products not tasting or feeling enough like meat, and a few specific products receiving negative feedback.

Meati

Classic Cutlets

Carne asada

Classic 

Crispy

I seared it in an iron skillet, cooking for 7 minutes & flipping it a couple times. It was surprisingly meaty, steak-like in both texture & taste! A sprinkle of Worcestershire sauce & some steak sauce on the side were good to round up the flavor.

I haven’t had a chance to try the carne asada steaks which I hear are best - but I did get my hands on the steak and crispy chicken versions. It’s different and unique which I love! And I love love love the fact that they are gluten free. My partner has celiac and is already on the fence about meat alternatives and this seems like a good way for her to give them a go. I will say though after tasting them I wouldn’t say this product stacks up great as a meat replacement. The texture is off and I find other brands a bit more “close” to the real thing. But they were fun to cook with! It doesn’t taste like meat so don’t go looking for that here (at least with these versions) but they look the part which is nice and the nutrition information is great and super clean. 

I tried their chicken at a restaurant first and was very impressed - it tasted great! I love the ingredients as well - it's nice to have a meat replacement not made of soy or gluten and I love mushrooms so I was very excited. Then I tried one of their steaks at home and it was an absolute no for me. It tasted like tuna for some reason and maybe I just cooked it wrong but I was not impressed

I tried this when it first hit store shelves at Sprouts initially, and I sadly wasn't impressed with the classic cutlets that I tried. Maybe the brand's other products taste better, but this one didn't click with me. I do like that the products are made with good ingredients and have a lot of protein in them.

Initially a little skeptical of what the ingredients were going to be as all vegan proteins are usually wheat gluten based or soy but as i read the ingredients i was very surprised and eager to try. I am a mushroom fanatic, as a chef, mushroom are always my favorite protein replacement for meaty dishes. 
I first bought the carne asada as a hispanic grew up with and i really miss those flavors, let me tell you it did not disappoint. It took me back to the non vegan days in a second. Overall great texture, flavor and price point. Im hooked! It is my go to meal when i want something quick, delicious and comforting, knowing that it is a mushroom is an added value.

I appreciate brands like meati for making my journey a tad easier. Also my son who’s been plant based all his life enjoyed and keeps asking for more. Great job Meati foods! 

Tried the crispy "chicken".  I cooked as directed in the air fryer and let stand for 5 minutes.  It was mushy.  I've had quorn and like the texture better honestly. 

The texture varies depending on the length of the cooking time. I like it tender and it tastes super amazing.  It tastes meaty and the flavor is just right. It is easy to cook over a pan or soup. 

I've only tried the Carne Asada Steak so far but absolutely loved it. Super cool food technology — go Meati!

The texture of the classic steak was so horrible that I couldn't get past it to even notice the taste. And, yes, I cooked according to the directions.  One bite and I was done. Worst plant-based meat substitute ever. 

I think this is great product for those whom are in a plant based lifestyle. Ingredients are clean, this is mushroom oriented. It taste pretty decent and really does give the steak affect. I must say that for me, considering I am more of a meat eater unfortunately. I ruin it for myself 😭. I cant see myself going towards it often but anyone who is looking for  clean eating this for sure will be a hit for you. You will need to season it for sure, they do recommend on the box. 

I used Meati classic cutlet as part of a plant based “chicken Alfredo” and FINALLY a chicken substitute I can tolerate as I don’t like anything seitan. It doesn’t taste like mushroom at all. However I think using an injector would help bring it flavor throughout because seasoning just the outside isn’t enough and I read that marinating will make it fall apart. My only other con is that the classic cutlets may fall apart easily once thawed & are scarce in my area. Just a note: They are still very soft in texture even after cooking. I had to go to a Whole Foods 2 sub cites over.

I am looking forward to future iterations of the product as I think there is some sensory work they could do to improve the chewing texture and flavor. 

I’m very intrigued by meati and mycoprotein. I’ve been following this company’s story for a couple of years now so I was pretty excited to try the very first drop of the product! They are making alt protein in fermentation tanks with mycelium - pretty cool, right?

I ordered the meati cutlet, which came frozen in a pack of four. It was very easy to cook and browned just like chicken. 

The pull-away texture of the product is very impressive as it really resembles a chicken breast. 

On my first bite, I was super impressed. However, as I kept chewing, it was a touch more chewy/rubbery than I would like and there was a bit of a flavor that I didn’t love. 

Overall, it’s worth a shot! I think they might be onto something and look forward to seeing their next versions of the product and where a little more food science will take them!

Hey there! While my girlfriend and I were extremely excited to try the carne asada steak..
We unfortunately were met with soggy cardboard texture and it was unsettling for me. That is all. 

The Meati products needs a good hard seer in a hot pan, then I transfer to the oven to finish.  With steak sauce and a side of broccoli the Carne Asada is very evocative of steak.  I wouldn’t cut up and stir fry - as others have said the product then gets mushy and is more like a mushroom meatloaf 

Great macro nutrient profile, nothing scary in the ingredient list. Tried the carne asada and liked it. 

Honestly with these kind of clean ingredients / lack of processing / protein content - I was totally blown away with how good they are! Need to experiment with how to cook them best (I probably didn't use enough oil) but these are awesome. Hope Meati continues to grow :)

I was super excited to try the carne asada steak. Texture and look was great while cooking and the pull away texture when cutting into the steak was impressive. But the taste was not good and it was both mushy and rubbery. I found it difficult to take more than a few bites. Do not recommend!

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