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In 2016, consumers got their first taste of The Impossible Burger, created from plants to mimic the taste, texture, and even bleeding properties of animal-derived beef. The purpose? To cleverly demonstrate that crafting meat from plants wasn\u2019t so impossible after all.<\/p>\n

Since then, the culinary world has been exploring the plant kingdom to discover what else is possible. So what other foods can serve as a stand-in for meat?<\/p>\n

The California Cantaloupe Advisory Board unveiled a novel answer\u2014The Possible Burger\u2014at the International Fresh Produce Association\u2019s Consumer Connection Conference.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Polina Kovaleva\/Pexels<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 10 Juicy, Meaty Jackfruit Recipes for Every Craving<\/span><\/p>\n

This meatless burger, made from fresh cantaloupe, aims to showcase the fruit\u2019s versatility and appeal to Generation Z consumers, who are looking for new ways to reduce their meat consumption.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Read the full article originally published at vegnews.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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