Quorn
Jul 19th 2007, 4:16 pm
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Re: Quorn
Contrary to popular belief Quorn isnt made from mushrooms, it is a naturally occuring mold grown in huge vats, and is actually a microprotien. Indeed one scientist famously said about quorn "Mycoprotein is as close to mushrooms as human beings are to jellyfish,"
Sadly its not available over here, but there are some good alternatives, some bloody poor ones too, its a matter of trying them and seeing which one you prefer.
Sadly its not available over here, but there are some good alternatives, some bloody poor ones too, its a matter of trying them and seeing which one you prefer.
As I said, clever advertising. It's essentially mushroom and www.quorn.com even state that. http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/ng...quorn-a-fungus for more details.
Bon appetite
Andrew
Jul 19th 2007, 6:53 pm
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Jul 19th 2007, 7:07 pm
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Re: Quorn
Contrary to popular belief Quorn isnt made from mushrooms, it is a naturally occuring mold grown in huge vats, and is actually a microprotien. Indeed one scientist famously said about quorn "Mycoprotein is as close to mushrooms as human beings are to jellyfish,"
Sadly its not available over here, but there are some good alternatives, some bloody poor ones too, its a matter of trying them and seeing which one you prefer.
Sadly its not available over here, but there are some good alternatives, some bloody poor ones too, its a matter of trying them and seeing which one you prefer.
Jul 19th 2007, 9:36 pm
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Re: Quorn
I emailed a South African company called Fry's a while ago and asked if they distribute their (similar to Quorn) products in Oz. They do but they passed my details onto their Australian distributor to let me know where they are stocked but he hasnt got back to me yet.
At least we know there are alternatives.
At least we know there are alternatives.
Jul 19th 2007, 9:38 pm
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Re: Quorn
I have bought quorn once, I saw it in a Russian Deli at the Centro Park shopping centre in Nerang on the Gold Coast. I have never seen it in the major stores. I have looked for it for years.
Jul 20th 2007, 12:29 am
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Re: Quorn
Why don't we all keep contacting the company asking them to sell over here? I've just contacted them via their website saying there is a big market here for them. If lots of people contact them maybe it will help? Can't hurt.
Jul 20th 2007, 12:38 am
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Re: Quorn
Hi,
We don't really eat many of the sausages and things, I was just helping out the respondant. We tend to buy as much organic as we can realistically source - which uses involves a weekly trip to Peaches in South Freo. We are not vegetarians but simply don't eat meat, so we have a great selection of fish on offer here compared to the UK. (Anyone in Perth who wants to see how good the fish is should go to SeaFresh in Innaloo). We also always buy organic or bio-dynamic tofu and tempeh (Tally-ho brand I think)
Mark
We don't really eat many of the sausages and things, I was just helping out the respondant. We tend to buy as much organic as we can realistically source - which uses involves a weekly trip to Peaches in South Freo. We are not vegetarians but simply don't eat meat, so we have a great selection of fish on offer here compared to the UK. (Anyone in Perth who wants to see how good the fish is should go to SeaFresh in Innaloo). We also always buy organic or bio-dynamic tofu and tempeh (Tally-ho brand I think)
Mark
I'm really interested in veggies who eat alot of the processed stuff.
I'm with you on the organic front. Is it not that big over in Perth then? Havent eaten meat, fish or dairy for years but been told I should despite a good diet. Trying to get my head round eating fish at the mo - its an odd thought.
Jul 20th 2007, 12:40 am
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Re: Quorn
G'day
Quorn is a small town in South Australia, NNE of Adelaide.
It is where they made the movie "Sunday, Too far away" starring Jack Thompson.
The whole town is probably for sale.
Quorn is a small town in South Australia, NNE of Adelaide.
It is where they made the movie "Sunday, Too far away" starring Jack Thompson.
The whole town is probably for sale.
Jul 20th 2007, 3:58 am
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Re: Quorn
I stopped using Quorn a few years ago when I found out that they use battery farmed eggs 
When I spoke to them they used the age old excuse that they couldn't source enough free range eggs ( although I'm sure with their profits they could have started their own free range farm ).
When I spoke to them they used the age old excuse that they couldn't source enough free range eggs ( although I'm sure with their profits they could have started their own free range farm ).
Jul 20th 2007, 5:06 am
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Re: Quorn
As I said, clever advertising. It's essentially mushroom and www.quorn.com even state that. http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/ng...quorn-a-fungus for more details.
Bon appetite
Andrew
Bon appetite
Andrew
Jul 20th 2007, 6:29 am
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Re: Quorn
KFC - now that scares me! Think I would rather eat Quorn!
Mind you, a friend of mine here supplies maccers with their beef and that's interesting! They buy the cheapest "best" cuts and also 25% fat to mix in themselves!
At least the fast food guys have stopped making their chips/fries in animal (pork) fat which again, many veggies have been eating for years thinking chips are fine! Potatoes are cool. It was actually a muslim in the US who sued Maccers when he found it out he had been eating chips deep fried in pork fat. I think they all use veggie oil now.
Andrew
Jul 20th 2007, 6:36 am
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Re: Quorn
Nope, it doesn't matter. Just hate seeing people taken for a ride. Most veggies I know are in it for the "pureness" and naturalness (? word exists) of the food. Quorn is akin to giant mushrooms grown in liquid state boosted by steroids.
KFC - now that scares me! Think I would rather eat Quorn!
Mind you, a friend of mine here supplies maccers with their beef and that's interesting! They buy the cheapest "best" cuts and also 25% fat to mix in themselves!
At least the fast food guys have stopped making their chips/fries in animal (pork) fat which again, many veggies have been eating for years thinking chips are fine! Potatoes are cool. It was actually a muslim in the US who sued Maccers when he found it out he had been eating chips deep fried in pork fat. I think they all use veggie oil now.
Andrew
KFC - now that scares me! Think I would rather eat Quorn!
Mind you, a friend of mine here supplies maccers with their beef and that's interesting! They buy the cheapest "best" cuts and also 25% fat to mix in themselves!
At least the fast food guys have stopped making their chips/fries in animal (pork) fat which again, many veggies have been eating for years thinking chips are fine! Potatoes are cool. It was actually a muslim in the US who sued Maccers when he found it out he had been eating chips deep fried in pork fat. I think they all use veggie oil now.
Andrew
Most non fast food places have used veg oil for years, the odd chippy may have used lard still but few n far between.
Did the muslim man sue succesfully then?
Here in oz though alot of places do use non veg oil for frying still.
Jul 20th 2007, 6:42 am
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Re: Quorn
Thanks for that.
I'm really interested in veggies who eat alot of the processed stuff.
I'm with you on the organic front. Is it not that big over in Perth then? Havent eaten meat, fish or dairy for years but been told I should despite a good diet. Trying to get my head round eating fish at the mo - its an odd thought.
I'm really interested in veggies who eat alot of the processed stuff.
I'm with you on the organic front. Is it not that big over in Perth then? Havent eaten meat, fish or dairy for years but been told I should despite a good diet. Trying to get my head round eating fish at the mo - its an odd thought.
Jul 20th 2007, 7:13 am
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