10 Vegan Meat Products I Saw In The Supermarkert

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Every now and then I find myself loitering in the chilled aisles of a supermarket, not because I need anything, but because I’m curious to see what new vegan goodies are lurking in the wild.

My most recent nosey adventure happened at the Sainsbury’s in Angel, North London, and I was impressed with what I found.

Read more below.

Meat alternatives are a huge part of how many people transition away from eating animals. They offer a way to keep the familiar comforts of bangers, burgers, and ham sandwiches, without the cruelty. For lots of people, having access to these alternatives makes the idea of going vegan or eating less meat a lot less daunting.

Whether it’s the chewy texture, the sizzling smell, or that sense of nostalgia, vegan meats have a way of bridging the gap between tradition and compassion.

I’ve tried many of these before and others are on my must-try list and will no doubt end up in my frying pan very soon.

Here are the 10 vegan meat products that caught my attention at Sainsbury’s Angel. Some I know and love, some I’m keen to invite into my life. Have a scroll and maybe plan a little supermarket trip of your own.

Which ones are your favourites?

The Tofoo Co Italian Style Veggie Balls. The balls are in a clear see-through plastic tray with bright green labelling wrapped around the outside of the tray. The packaging shows a serving suggestion of spaghetti with meatballs

The Tofoo Co. Italian Style Veggie Balls

A plastic see-through tray of vegan sausages. The brand is Sainsbury's Plant Pioneers. The flavour is Cumberland Sausages. The image on the packaging shows a serving suggestion of an English cooked breakfast with hash browns, sausages, tomato, and mushroom

Plant Pioneers Cumberland Sausages

A pink and red box containing La Vie Plant-based bacon. The box features a cartoon drawing of a pig eating a bacon sandwich with a speeach bubble coming from its mouth featuring the word VEGAN. The box has a cut away section to show the vegan bacon strips contained inside the box

La Vie Smoked Plant-Based Bacon

A see-through plastic tray containing vegan mince. The brand is Meatless Farm and the product is Beef Style Mince. The packaging shows a photo of a serving suggestion of spaghettie bolognese.

Meatless Farm Beef Style Mince

A cardboard box with bold black writing saying the brand name of Juicy Marbles as well as the product name of Tender Plant-Based Steaks. The box is bright orange. The box has a cut-away section showing one of the vegan steaks inside

Juicy Marbles Thick-Cut Filet

A see-through platic tray with a cardboard sleeve wrapped around two thirds of the tray. The sleeve shows the brand name Vivera, the product name Plant-Based Greek Style Kebab, and a photo of a serving suggestion of the vegan kebab meat and salad on pita bread.

Vivera Plant-Based Greek Style Kebab

Plastic see-through tray with a cardboard sleeve wrapped around the outside. The cardboard sleeve has the words THIS Isn't Beef Mince and a photo of spaghetti bolognese on a fork. The vegan mince can be seen through the packaging

THIS Isn’t Beef Mince

A cardboard sleeve with the words The Vegetarian Butcher and Hentastic Southern Fried Chicken - soy-based chicken style fillet. The photo is a serving suggestion of the cooked product slices on a plate with coleslaw

The Vegetarian Butcher Hentastic Southern Fried Chicken

A clear see-through plastic tray with a sticker covering half of the front. The sticker has brand name Squeaky Bean and product name Tuna Style Flakes and the word vegan.

Squeaky Bean Tuna Style Flakes

A small box with the words TIBA Tempeh on it. It also says 100% Natural Protein and high in protein

Tiba Tempeh

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