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Quorn

British  
/ kwɔːn /

noun

  1. a vegetable protein developed from a type of fungus and used in cooking as a meat substitute

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In an email to Undark, he pointed to Quorn, a meat substitute made from fungal cells that was launched in 1985.

From Salon Jan. 29, 2025

This fungus has a decades-long history of human consumption and is also used by the meat substitute brand Quorn.

From Scientific American Jun. 12, 2023

If you live in Britain, you can get your hands on a Creole Red Bean Sandwich at Popeyes and KFC’s vegan burger, made with a filet from the company Quorn.

From Washington Post Feb. 15, 2023

Some, like Morningstar Farms and Quorn, have been making plant-based meat for decades.

From Seattle Times Sep. 27, 2021

"You may rely on my keeping my mouth shut," said Lord Quorn, giving a tremendous yawn which for the moment seemed to cast a doubt upon his ability in that direction.

From A Poached Peerage by Magnay, William

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