plant-based stand-in
nounUK /plɑːnt beɪst stænd ɪn/
US /plænt beɪst stænd ɪn/
A plant-based stand-in is a food made from plants that takes the place of meat or dairy.
She used a plant-based stand-in for the beef in her tacos.
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2. An ingredient made from plants that replaces an animal product in a recipe.
The recipe calls for a plant-based stand-in instead of butter.
3. A person or thing that fills in for someone or something, using plant-based materials.
The café hired a plant-based stand-in for its regular milk supplier.
4. A product marketed as a greener, plant-derived version of a common item.
This plant-based stand-in for leather is used in shoes.