Denny Meat Free Sausages, how healthy are they?

Sussex18 · 29-09-2020 10:44am #1

Also have they many calories? And much of a non meat eater would need in terms of nutrition?
Thanks
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Tar.Aldarion · 29-09-2020 12:23pm

Each sausage is 57 calories or so. Tbh nobody should be getting nutrition from a sausage, meat or not, as a primary source. They are really delicious though - I get them all the time. Things like legumes, veg etc are where your nutrition comes from.

DoozerT6 · 30-09-2020 3:06pm

I'm actually going to cook up a pack to have for dinner this evening (and freeze some for later), although I will cook up some sort of a beany/chickpea/tomato/rice base to have them with, as opposed to lashing them between two cuts of Brennans bread with some ketchup (which I have also been known to do

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KennisWhale · 22-10-2020 9:41pm

They're the best sausages out there right now. Linda's are too dry and those Tofoo ones are too much like Tofu. There's another brand in Tesco called Eden I think but they aren't as good.

In Germany, there is a company called Rugenwalder Muhle which was (is) a huge meat company going back 180 years, launched meat substitutes in recent years. The sausages they do are hands down the best I've ever had, the first time I tried them I thought I accidentally bought the meat ones; fatty, salty and a bit greasy - they were amazing in a lovely crusty German roll. Would highly recommend them.

https://www.ruegenwalder.de/en/products/vegetarian-bratwurst-sausage

r93kaey5p2izun · 15-11-2020 1:39pm

Just had these this morning for the first time, on the recommendation of this thread. I usually buy Quorn. OMG they're amazing.

Useful.Idiot · 15-11-2020 11:30pm

They're great alright, very moreish. Was almost addicted to them there at one stage over summer; had a full pack of them most days of the week haha. I treat them like a treat now. They have that sticky oily-ness that real sausages have, which can be a pro or a con depending.

auspicious · 15-11-2020 11:38pm

I had four of them between some 'buttered' brown hovis slices with red sauce the last couple of nights. Very satisfying.

I like the Birds eye green cuisine too.

Thelonious Monk · 17-11-2020 12:01am

If ever you felt like eating real pork sausages, have a read of this

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/16/shocking-footage-of-severely-injured-pigs-on-spanish-farms-released

God it breaks my heart. 3.5 million slaughtered in factory farms every year in Ireland.

gozunda · 17-11-2020 1:34am

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

If ever you felt like eating real pork sausages, have a read of this

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/16/shocking-footage-of-severely-injured-pigs-on-spanish-farms-released

God it breaks my heart. 3.5 million slaughtered in factory farms every year in Ireland.

Thankfully producers like that story in Spain do not represent all producers ime.

Personally I would support free range production. I've reared my own pigs (not for sale) and imo its not hard to source free-range products if someone wants to. I know there are those who dont eat pork as well and that's fine as well.

That said In Ireland - there is a whole raft of codes of Practice for the welfare and legislation covering all aspects of rearing etc. The sector is also heavily inspected and afaik has onerous biosecurity requirements. I do think there is place for improvements and changes for certain.

Where there are unscrupulous individuals these need to be severely with but not used as a means to tar and feather everyone with.

Tilikum17 · 17-11-2020 8:02am

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

If ever you felt like eating real pork sausages, have a read of this

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/16/shocking-footage-of-severely-injured-pigs-on-spanish-farms-released

God it breaks my heart. 3.5 million slaughtered in factory farms every year in Ireland.

That’s horrendous.

Thelonious Monk · 17-11-2020 8:33am

Tilikum17 wrote: »

That’s horrendous.

Yup and conditions are pretty much the same all over Europe. They've dont similar exposés in Denmark and northern ireland.
Id start a thread on it but i just dont have the energy for the influx of farmers etc that would dive in.

White Clover · 17-11-2020 10:42am

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

Yup and conditions are pretty much the same all over Europe. They've dont similar exposés in Denmark and northern ireland.
Id start a thread on it but i just dont have the energy for the influx of farmers etc that would dive in.

If you have first hand experience or strong, truthful evidence of pigs being mistreated, I urge you to act on it.
A pig (or any animal for that matter) that isn't content and thriving is of no benefit to anyone, let alone the animal itself.

Contrary to your statement above stating that "conditions are pretty much the same all over Europe"
I would regularly be in contact with a family run piggery through my work, I have to say, the standards are exceptional, to see pigs playing with giant footballs would bring a smile to anyones face. They are beautiful animals.

Unearthly · 17-11-2020 11:45am

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

If ever you felt like eating real pork sausages, have a read of this

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/16/shocking-footage-of-severely-injured-pigs-on-spanish-farms-released

God it breaks my heart. 3.5 million slaughtered in factory farms every year in Ireland.

Absolutely horrendous. Glad I pay no part to that industry

Deny meat free sausages are lovely.

Thelonious Monk · 17-11-2020 12:03pm

The Iceland no bull ones aren't great, pretty much the same as the Linda Mc ones. Their burgers are good though.
My local tesco now has beyond burgers, mad prices though, but I might treat myself at the weekend.

Unearthly · 17-11-2020 12:06pm

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

The Iceland no bull ones aren't great, pretty much the same as the Linda Mc ones. Their burgers are good though.

Yeah fully agree. I had their burger about 2 years ago and at the time I thought it was the best one out there. Very disappointed with their other product's.

AssetBacked2 · 17-11-2020 3:01pm

White Clover wrote: »

If you have first hand experience or strong, truthful evidence of pigs being mistreated, I urge you to act on it.
A pig (or any animal for that matter) that isn't content and thriving is of no benefit to anyone, let alone the animal itself.

Contrary to your statement above stating that "conditions are pretty much the same all over Europe"
I would regularly be in contact with a family run piggery through my work, I have to say, the standards are exceptional, to see pigs playing with giant footballs would bring a smile to anyones face. They are beautiful animals.

So why slaughter them then if they are so beautiful? They are sentient and wonderful, even intelligent.

biko · 17-11-2020 3:09pm

https://www.denny.ie/food/meat-free-range/

Water, Rehydrated Textured SOYA and WHEAT Protein (16%) (Water, SOYA Protein, WHEAT Protein, Salt, SOYA Bean Oil, Natural Flavouring), Rusk (WHEAT), Coconut Oil, SOYA Protein Concentrate (4%), WHEAT Starch, Chicory Root Fibre, Natural Flavourings, Stabiliser: Methyl cellulose; Salt, Yeast Extract, Sodium Alginate, Colouring Foods: Beetroot, Safflower; Spice Extracts: Black Pepper, Ginger, Nutmeg; Herbs, Spices, Flavouring.

Is SOYA here the same a soy? When not write soy?

I am trying to mix more veggie options into the family diet and these sausages could be a contender.

gozunda · 17-11-2020 3:32pm

AssetBacked2 wrote: »

So why slaughter them then if they are so beautiful? They are sentient and wonderful, even intelligent.

Because I guess you certainly dont have to hate something to eat. And it remains humans are omnivores who eat a wide range of foods. Some choose not to eat meat etc and that's fine too

That said I don't know anyone who claims farmed animals are not sentient. And yes some may indeed look beautiful, others maybe not so much. Even prehistoric hunters apparently appreciated the beauty of the wild animals they hunted when they painted them on their cave walls.

But what's for sure is that farmed animals are fed, looked after and treated for illnesses and kept safe from other dangers. Do they die? Yes they do. They are slaughtered in a way which is designed to minimise any suffering by being stunned First etc.

Personally I believe all such systems can improved on and anyone not adhering to welfare and legislation should be dealt with maximum penalties imo.

Anyway back on topiic I reckon this thread has gone way off a simple discussion about plant based sausages. Haven't tried them myself tbh. Though interesting to read the feedback on them as a product.

Unearthly · 17-11-2020 3:42pm

biko wrote: »

https://www.denny.ie/food/meat-free-range/

Is SOYA here the same a soy? When not write soy?

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It can be referred to as both.

Faith · 17-11-2020 3:45pm

Mod note: Agreed, this thread is veering wildly off-topic. Please start a new thread if you wish to continue debating animal welfare practices rather than continuing to discuss on this one, thanks.

17-11-2020 3:46pm

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

The Iceland no bull ones aren't great, pretty much the same as the Linda Mc ones. Their burgers are good though.
My local tesco now has beyond burgers, mad prices though, but I might treat myself at the weekend.

Have gotten the Beyond ones in Tesco a few times. Yup, very nice even though they are a bit expensive.

biko · 17-11-2020 3:48pm

Unearthly wrote: »

It can be referred to as both.

Google kept asking if I meant "soy" when I googled it so I will assume it's some marketing ploy.

19-11-2020 4:56am

It’s just fantastic to see these cruelty free sausages receiving such great reviews.

There’ll soon be more cruelty free sausages than not.

Would really like a chance to try these but will have to wait. I can’t imagine they are any less healthy than the alternative.

Dizzyblonde · 19-11-2020 11:02am

Mod note:

klopparama, your repeated use of "cruelty free" as a description of meat free products across threads this morning has been noted. Although it may be your personal opinion, it is extremely provocative and if you persist it will be seen as trolling which is unacceptable.

Thelonious Monk · 19-11-2020 11:24am

Veganism is built on the basis that all meat produced is cruelty. If anyone mentioning this has their posts reported by farmers I don't see the point of this forum any more. "Cruelty free" is not provocative on a vegan forum.

Dizzyblonde · 19-11-2020 11:48am

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

Veganism is built on the basis that all meat produced is cruelty. If anyone mentioning this has their posts reported by farmers I don't see the point of this forum any more. "Cruelty free" is not provocative on a vegan forum.

I take your point, and discussion of animal cruelty is absolutely acceptable. Not in this thread though, where there has already been a Mod warning about veering off-topic into the realm of animal welfare. This thread is about the nutritional value of Denny meat free sausages.

Thelonious Monk · 19-11-2020 11:56am

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

I take your point, and discussion of animal cruelty is absolutely acceptable. Not in this thread though, where there has already been a Mod warning about veering off-topic into the realm of animal welfare. This thread is about the nutritional value of Denny meat free sausages.

Fair enough, but they're not popular because of their nutritional value which wouldn't amount to much, they are popular because you don't have to support the horrific factory farming of pigs.
I shall desist, have a nice day.

Dizzyblonde · 19-11-2020 1:06pm

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

Fair enough, but they're not popular because of their nutritional value which wouldn't amount to much, they are popular because you don't have to support the horrific factory farming of pigs.
I shall desist, have a nice day.

Feel free to start a thread on the subject, but this thread IS about whether or not the sausages are healthy, and hopefully now it will be able to get back on topic.

Faith · 19-11-2020 1:08pm

Mod Note: All we're asking is that you all help us to help you make this a pleasant space for all posters, and one way in which we're asking people to do that is by using non-inflammatory language. I appreciate that a term like "cruelty free" is not inflammatory to many vegans, but it is for a lot of other people. This is not an issue specific to veg*nism either, plenty of forums on the site have a protected space for posters while maintaining rules around the discussion.

If you'd like to discuss it further, please PM one of the moderators or start a new discussion thread, cheers.

/edit: oops, cross-posted with you Dizzy, sorry!

Faith · 19-11-2020 2:20pm

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Brian? · 19-11-2020 3:19pm

biko wrote: »

Google kept asking if I meant "soy" when I googled it so I will assume it's some marketing ploy.

In Ireland it used to always be soya. As in soya sauce. Soy sauce was the American way.

19-11-2020 6:46pm

As for the Original Question: Denny Meat Free Sausages, how healthy are they?

I think they are fabulous, mix with vegan gravy and there is little to no difference to 'ordinary' sausages.

As for 'how healthy they are' - Any food eaten in moderation is OK but if too often then you are on a 'mono diet'

Tilikum17 · 22-11-2020 9:09am

About to cook these for by breakfast. Onions, mushrooms and rocket.

anewme · 22-11-2020 11:12am

65535 wrote: »

As for the Original Question: Denny Meat Free Sausages, how healthy are they?

I think they are fabulous, mix with vegan gravy and there is little to no difference to 'ordinary' sausages.

As for 'how healthy they are' - Any food eaten in moderation is OK but if too often then you are on a 'mono diet'

Where do you get the vegan gravy.

BonnieSituation · 22-11-2020 1:00pm

Thanks for all the posts on here.

Had some yesterday for breakfast and they are indeed the most sausage like I've had. Bit more spice in there than I'm used to in a sausage, which is understandable given their provenance.

Texture was all important though, and it has that.

Making a jambalaya today and the rest will be going into that. They strike me as a great sausage to soak up flavour. So we'll see how that goes

Anyway, thanks again.

anewme · 22-11-2020 2:36pm

Yeah was thinking they be nice in a sausage casserole with apple and cider and a big plate of mash! Might make that for dins today

Bigbooty · 22-11-2020 6:47pm

If I'm adding vegan sausages to things I cook them separately and add them in at the end. They don't really do too well stewing and tend to turn to mush.

BonnieSituation · 22-11-2020 7:40pm

Bigbooty wrote: »

If I'm adding vegan sausages to things I cook them separately and add them in at the end. They don't really do too well stewing and tend to turn to mush.

Exactly how they were put in. They were air fried first.

silent_spark · 22-11-2020 7:46pm

anewme wrote: »

Yeah was thinking they be nice in a sausage casserole with apple and cider and a big plate of mash! Might make that for dins today

That sounds really, really good! Just googled a few recipes, do you have one you use? Planning to experiment next weekend.

anewme · 22-11-2020 7:54pm

silent_spark wrote: »

That sounds really, really good! Just googled a few recipes, do you have one you use? Planning to experiment next weekend.

Will dig it out and post here.

Unearthly · 22-11-2020 8:08pm

anewme wrote: »

Where do you get the vegan gravy.

Gravy can be a tough one to figure as most of them label it vegetarian but they can be suitable for vegans.

I use this one

https://veganic.ie/product/organic-gravy-powder-marigold/

22-11-2020 10:38pm

Bisto’s granules ingredients are vegan.

I medium slice an onion and fry it off for a bit and then add in some bistro gravy (already mixed per instructions in a jug) and let it thicken to my preference.

I’m not sure if all the Bisto granules are vegan but defo the original and possibly the beef one. So that would leave the chicken one I’m not sure about.

eviltwin · 22-11-2020 10:41pm

The Lidl and Aldi granules are vegan. I think the chicken one has animal stock but the others are fine.

ollaetta · 23-11-2020 7:14pm

Adrianna Tight Sensor wrote: »

Just had these this morning for the first time, on the recommendation of this thread. I usually buy Quorn. OMG they're amazing.

Likewise. Picked them up based on the recommendations and even my carniverous other half agreed that they are very good indeed.

Denny Meat Free Sausages, how healthy are they?

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