Meaty Taste Test: Which "TODAY" Host Could Tell the "Real" Meat from the Plant-Based "Beyond Meat?"

On a recent “TODAY” show, host Matt Lauer along with his panel of impartial tasters, Al Roker, Carson Daly and Tamron Hall,put “Beyond Meat” to the test. Craig Melvin, NBC reporter, set up a comparison of two dishes, chicken salad and chili, for the TV morning crew to compare. Side by side, a plate of the real thing was placed next to a meatless version created by a company called “Beyond Meat.” Visually, both plates looked identical, but as Craig Melvin pointed out, the taste is what counts. 

Of course, I love that NBC “Today” is covering “Beyond Meat” in what appears to be an unbiased way! The thumbs-ups and thumbs-downs on this new product are lining up on both sides of the idea of meatless meat and chicken. You know who you are: Carnivores, Plant-Based Eaters, Gluten-free people, Vegans, Vegetarians, Environmentalists, Animal Lovers, Clean Eaters, Paleos—what are your thoughts? 

So, who was able to taste the difference between "real" meat and chicken and "Beyond Meat" substitutes?
__ Matt Lauer
__ Al Roker
__ Carson Daly
__ Tamron Hall

To read more about "Beyond Meat," some of the health benefits and to find out which NBC TODAY anchor was able to tell the difference, check out the story on Vegan American Princess: http://veganamericanprincess.com/can-the-today-show-anchors-tell-the-difference-between-real-meat-and-beyond-meat/

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