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Redwoods Smoked Salmon Style Slices

Oct26
2012 Written by maggie

Vegan Smoked Salmon

Smoked salmon style slices from the Festive VegiDeli range at Redwood Foods.  Fish has never been a flavour that I have liked or seaweed for that matter,  it is just not my thing. However after trying the Fishless Steaks which were pretty good by Redwood,  I thought I would give them a go.

The Salmon style slices are very thin,  they look the right colour for salmon,  they have a fishy/seaweed flavour with a smokeyness.  The texture was very much like the other meatless slices that Redwood do.  They were not for me but I do think many people would really enjoy them.  Ideal on fancy sandwiches.  I think non veggies would enjoy this.

Each 100gram pack is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Vegan Society Approved.  Cholesterol Free.  Per 100grams is 511kcal.  No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.  Sold on line at vegan retailers, from Redwood foods direct or you can ask your local health food shop to get some in for you if they have not got any.

www.redwoodfoods.co.uk

Please note that my reviews are always honest and unbiased, however I feel it only right to point out that Redwood’s did supply this product for me to review.

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Fishconceptions

Jun11
2012 Written by maggie

Vegetarians Do Not Eat Fish

I think most people get it that vegetarians and vegans do not eat fish, but occasionally you will get offered it as a veggie.   These people are just trying to be helpful, but when you explain that fish is not a vegetable they sometimes get a little snippy about it.

The Vegetarian Society have been running campaigns for years trying to educate people about the vegetarian lifestyle. The latest version is the “Fishconceptions” campaign which is on their web site.

Why would you want to eat fish anyway,  mercury levels in sea fish alone is a frightening reason and very real.  Mercury poisoning can cause all sorts of problems with your health, Tuna fish is one of the most commonly affected with Mercury levels.   Also in my opinion fish are really beautiful things and deserve life just like us.

If you do miss the fishy flavours there are some really great alternatives.  Redwoods offer vegan fish fingers,  vegan fish steaks, fishless cakes and thai fishless cakes. Quorn offer some fish alternatives too,  these do contain egg though.  Quorn are currently working on vegan friendly products for the UK market.

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Redwood Fish Style Steaks

May14
2012 Written by maggie

Vegan Fish Steaks

Gourmet fish style steaks from the Making Waves range of The Redwood Co.   Fake fish made with natural ingredients.  I have to admit even before I was vegan, I could not bring myself to eat fish,  I did not like the look of it or the smell.  So when I got these fish steaks to try I was not looking forward to sampling them.  To be honest if it had not come from Redwoods I would not have trusted that it was not fish.  The steaks look shockingly like real fish,  but without the bones and skin.  The smell is quite pleasant and subtle which I liked.  The breadcrumb outer adds a good crispy texture.  The Steaks for me were very much like real fish,  it is flaky and soft, but there are a few chewy bits in there too,  these were a bit too chewy to eat and I did not like that part.  I did surprise myself  because i actually enjoyed the steaks mostly.

I can wholeheartedly recommend this product to anyone.  I also think people who eat real fish would find this product a very satisfactory alternative.  Like I say I am surprised at how good this product is.

Each 200gram pack contains 2 fishless steaks.  Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Fish Free.  Cholesterol Free.  You can cook them in the oven, grill or fry them.  Per 100gram steak is 110kcal.  Sold in the fridge section of health food shops or on line.

www.redwoodfoods.co.uk

Please note that my reviews are always honest and unbiased, however I feel it only right to point out that Redwood’s did supply this product for me to review

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Vegetarian Society Fish Free Fridays

Feb06
2012 Written by maggie

Vegan Fish

The Vegetarian Society are campaigning for Fish Free Fridays encouraging people to eat less fish.  They have had great success with their Meat Free Mondays and are hoping for similar results.  The Vegetarian Society are focusing on the environmental risk to over fishing the seas.

You do not have to give up the fishy taste,  Redwoods offer some fantastic fish alternatives, like the Fishless Fingers or the Fish Cakes.  Also Quorn do vegetarian fish but that does contain egg,  however there are rumours  that Quorn are considering going vegan,  lets hope so.  Also why not try some vegan Sushi it tastes great.

From the  Vegetarian Society

Mastered Meat-Free Mondays?

It’s a great campaign, but is one day a week enough?

Go one better, with Fish Free Fridays

Vegetarians don’t eat fish and the current fishing industry just isn’t sustainable, so join us every Friday.

Here is a link to the Fish Free Fridays Page, www.vegsoc.org

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