Self-described foodie Virat Kohli said in a recent Instagram story that he was thrilled to try mock chicken tikka. On December 13, the cricketer gave his fans a sneak peek at the delicious tikka dish via social media.
For those who don’t know, mock meat is the term for plant-based foods that are designed to mimic the flavor and texture of animal meat. It is made with ingredients like wheat isolate, banana peels, jackfruit, and soy.
One of the most popular food trends in the world nowadays is mock meat. Instagram reported in its annual trend report that 42% of Gen Z respondents said they would be open to trying plant-based meat.
Check out Virat Kohli’s post that has a fake chicken tikka. One might find it difficult to accept that the dish on his plate isn’t chicken tikka after just a quick look at the photos.
A few years ago, Virat Kohli, who had previously enjoyed non-vegetarian foods like butter chicken, adopted a vegetarian lifestyle due to his dedication to physical fitness. The famous cricket player even claimed in a 2019 post that he has never felt better in his life after becoming a vegetarian.
In India, however, mock meat is readily accessible. Blue Tribe is one of the many brands that sells it. Virat Kohli gave the brand high praise in his post. Together with Genelia D’Souza, actor Riteish Deshmukh, launched Imagine Meats, a plant-based meat company.
