Published: July 13th, 2021,
Last updated: July 13th, 2021
Devout Buddhists recognized the benefits of vegetarian fish and meat alternatives centuries ago. Now the generation of young and health-conscious Chinese also seems to be rediscovering this age-old tradition. A huge new sales market is presenting itself to foreign companies as well as domestic suppliers and the competition for the best duck made from plant protein and smoked fish made from seitan is in full swing, reports Frank Sieren. And not only do vegetarian gourmets benefit from this; this new nutrition trend also offers several advantages for the state.