proteinstand-in

noun

UK /ˈprəʊ.tiːn ˈstænd.ɪn/

US /ˈproʊ.tiːn ˈstænd.ɪn/

A protein stand-in is a food used in place of meat to give your body protein.

For dinner, we used beans as a protein stand-in for chicken.

SYNONYMS

meat substitute protein alternative meat replacement plant-based protein protein swap

RELATED WORDS

tofu legumes meatless meal plant protein vegetarian diet

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A temporary person who fills a protein-related job until someone permanent is hired.

The lab hired a protein stand-in while the regular researcher was away.

3. An imitation protein product made to look or act like a real one in food science.

The company developed a protein stand-in that mimics the texture of real meat.

4. A backup ingredient used when the main protein source runs out.

When the eggs were gone, yogurt served as a protein stand-in in the recipe.