# Soy Protein on The No Agenda Show

Soy Protein comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2011 to August 2022.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** January 2011 – August 2022
- **Related topics:** [Beyond Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beyond-meat.md), [Ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), [Food Processing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-processing.md), [Food Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-science.md), [Hexane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hexane.md), [Impossible Burger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impossible-burger.md), [Impossible Foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impossible-foods.md), [Japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), [Meat Industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meat-industry.md), [Organic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/organic.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Precision Fermentation, Taco Bell Plant-Based Meat

- **Episode:** [1479: MacGuffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-21
- **Time:** 2:19:55–2:23:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1479-macguffin/chapter/precision-fermentation-taco-bell-plant-based-meat.md

George Monbiot proposed replacing traditional meat with "microbial protein" produced through precision fermentation in factories. Simultaneously, Taco Bell is testing a new soy and pea protein meat alternative in Alabama, a move the hosts compare to the futuristic "Demolition Man" scenario where all restaurants are Taco Bells.

Keywords: precision fermentation, [taco bell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taco-bell.md), [beyond meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beyond-meat.md), [soy protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soy-protein.md), demolition man

### Meat Processing Industry, Plant-Based Protein Failure

- **Episode:** [1417: Get Boris!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-16
- **Time:** 2:54:53–2:58:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/meat-processing-industry-plant-based-protein-failure.md

A producer working for a major meat processor provides an insider perspective on the failure of plant-based protein products. The note explains that producing soy-based meat is labor-intensive, requires expensive additives like coconut oil and spices, and introduces new allergens to facilities. Despite initial curiosity, consumer demand has dropped, leading many processors to abandon the category due to lack of profitability.

Keywords: [plant-based meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plant-based-meat.md), [soy protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soy-protein.md), [impossible burger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impossible-burger.md), [meat industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meat-industry.md), [food processing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-processing.md)

### Impossible Pork Debut at CES 2020

- **Episode:** [1206: Tolerized](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1206-tolerized.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-12
- **Time:** 1:41:43–1:43:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1206-tolerized/chapter/impossible-pork-debut-at-ces-2020.md

Impossible Foods unveiled "Impossible Pork" at CES 2020, featuring a plant-based slider made from soy protein and coconut oil. A reporter's live tasting of the product resulted in a lukewarm reaction, with mentions of a strange aftertaste. The hosts express disgust at the trend of "fake food" and the marketing of highly processed meat alternatives.

Keywords: [impossible foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impossible-foods.md), impossible pork, [ces](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ces.md), [soy protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soy-protein.md), [vegan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vegan.md)

### Japanese Scientist Develops Meat Alternative from Human Waste

- **Episode:** [313: Hide Your Forks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/313-hide-your-forks.md)
- **Published:** 2011-06-16
- **Time:** 48:46–51:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/313-hide-your-forks/chapter/japanese-scientist-develops-meat-alternative-from-human-waste.md

Japanese researcher Mitsuyuki Akira has reportedly developed a synthetic meat alternative using proteins extracted from human excrement. The "poop burger" is created by combining these proteins with soy and steak sauce to mimic the taste and texture of beef. While presented as a solution to food sustainability, the concept has met with significant public revulsion.

Keywords: mitsuyuki akira, [japan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/japan.md), meat alternative, [soy protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soy-protein.md), [food science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-science.md)

### Hexane in Health Bars, Soy Protein Isolate Risks

- **Episode:** [270: Call of Doody](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/270-call-of-doody.md)
- **Published:** 2011-01-16
- **Time:** 1:25:25–1:29:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/270-call-of-doody/chapter/hexane-in-health-bars-soy-protein-isolate-risks.md

An investigation reveals that many popular health bars, including Clif and Luna bars, use soy ingredients processed with hexane, a neurotoxin. The hosts warn that "made with organic ingredients" is a marketing loophole used to include non-organic, chemically processed soy.

Keywords: [hexane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hexane.md), health bars, [soy protein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soy-protein.md), clif bar, [whole foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whole-foods.md), [organic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/organic.md)

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