As the number of vegans, vegetarians and/or flexitarians increases, so does the supply in supermarkets of meatless productsY Carrefour is no exception.
The French giant has its vegan and vegetarian own brand: Carrefour Veggie. A rich and varied offer that includes everything from hamburgers and sausages, to ice creams and vegetable drinks, at an affordable price, the products have the green quality seal.
Most of them are locally produced products. Some, like the plant-based hamburgers, are run by the company Sediasa Alimentación, which belongs to the Strong Group: one of the largest meat conglomerates in Spain, manufacturers of El Pozo. Others, such as sliced vegetables, are manufactured by Argal. While the medallions and vegetable drinks are in charge of the Carrefour Shopping Centers domiciled in Madrid. The ice creams, yes, come from Italy.
To capture the public vegetablesin the refrigerators is found the meat-non-meat range. One that incorporates pea and soy protein, as the main and star ingredient in hamburgers, sausages and meats of vegetable origin. Here we find, medallions in the style red meat style and another with a chicken flavor, both ready to cook in the pan or in the oven, they have the particularity that they squeak and achieve a crispy crust on contact with heat, just like a meat one. Ready to eat between buns, with onion, lettuce and tomato for a complete burger along with a portion of French fries.
There is also the vegan longaniza, an escalope and a tray of minced vegetables to transform into Bolognese sauce, meatballs, fillings, and more. Marked without gluten or lactose, they stand out for their flavor, texture and appearance similar to meat substitute. One of the peculiarities of the range is that they are wrapped in cardboard or biodegradable packagingfor a plus to Carrefour in its bet on a packaging more sustainable.
While in the frozenwe find the line medallions based cereals, such as the Provencal-style soy and vegetable burger, marked vegan, and the wheat, spinach and emmental cheese burger, marked vegetarian. Packaged and ultra-frozen in packages of 4 units, they are cooked in the pan, on the grill or in the oven. Highly chosen by the public vegetables and no vegetables, not only for the taste, but for the price. It is that in the vast majority, if there is no direct discount, there is a discount of up to 50% when buying the second unit. Being the perfect opportunity to try many of these products or store in the freezer for the month.
The French chain also offers vegetable drinksof national origin and organic quality. One is oat milk and also almond milk. Both with a quite natural composition and with less added sugars, compared to other brands found in the same sector. The two products are presented as one interesting alternative and balanced between proteins, fats and carbohydrates to add to the breakfast table, to smoothies and even to prepare custard.
The list vegetables It is completed with pasta based on legume flour, such as chickpea macaroni and pea fusilli, two options rich in protein, which make for a healthy menu and accompany a cold cream or fresh vegetable salad. Along with coconut or soy ice cream for dessert.
The supermarket also has ready-made dishes and ready-to-eat, such as the potato omelette (gluten-free and lactose-free), and a vegetarian lasagna to heat in the microwave or oven, stuffed with vegetables and covered with bechamel sauce. Perfect options for people who don’t have much time to cook and want a complete and balanced dish.
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In addition to the Carrefour Veggie brand, other popular product firms coexist in the supermarket plant-based such as Heura, Garden Gourmet, Beyond Burger, Oatly and Alpro with their meat and dairy substitutes.
In short, Carrefour’s range of vegan and vegetarian products is interesting, but availability depends on each supermarket. In that case, it is best to visit a traditional Carrefour, in search of the full range of products, although you can also buy some (not all) of these products at Carrefour Market, Express or BIO.
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