plant-based substitute
nounUK /plɑːnt beɪst ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/
US /plænt beɪst ˈsʌbstɪtuːt/
A plant-based substitute is a food made from plants that you eat instead of meat or dairy.
She used a plant-based substitute for milk in her cereal.
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2. A product made from plants that takes the place of something else, like leather or plastic.
The shoes are made from a plant-based substitute for leather.
3. Any ingredient from plants used in place of an animal ingredient in cooking.
The recipe calls for a plant-based substitute instead of butter.
4. A food option chosen by people who avoid animal products.
The restaurant menu lists a plant-based substitute for the burger.