The Uncanny Valley of Meat

About this episode

This episode explores the dissatisfaction some feel with plant-based burgers and features a taste test of cultivated meat with Francis Lam.

If you have ever bitten into a plant-based burger and felt dissatisfied, or even grossed out, you’re not alone. In this episode, we explore the uncanny valley of meat and dive deep into what makes meat so … meaty. Plus, “The Splendid Table” host Francis Lam joins Amy Scott for a taste test of cultivated meat and shares his go-to recipes for climate-friendly proteins.

People in this episode

Host: Amy Scott

Guest: Francis Lam

Topics covered

• plant-based burgers
• cultivated meat
• taste test
• climate-friendly proteins
• food satisfaction

Keywords

• plant-based
• meat
• taste test
• cultivated meat
• food
• satisfaction
• recipes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Splendid Table

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