I was disappointed in the Gardein Fishless Filets.

[LeftyMom]

9. Honestly, because they're convenient.

Something that only takes a few minutes and doesn't require much effort or many dirty pans is handy. So is something that won't stick out too much if you have to go to a social gathering where everybody else will be eating the real thing.

Plus most of us were raised on the stuff and might have an occasional craving.

I'm vegan because I don't want animals to suffer and die for my wants. I'm perfectly aware that burgers are delicious and chicken is versatile enough to be used in damn near everything. Fakes reconcile the conflict well enough for me.

Weirdly enough this question never gets asked about say, vegan butter or mayo, and doesn't get asked all that often about various milk-like products. It's always faux meats. Which is weird, because those are by far the faux animal products with the longest history, having been used for religious reasons, thrift or wartime rationing long before they were embraced by ethical veg*ns.