Are Germans leading a vegan revolution?

By Meera Senthilingam, CNN

Updated 1157 GMT (1957 HKT) July 31, 2017

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Vegan soy bratwurst has become a popular choice in Germany, allowing meat-lovers to cut meat from their diets without necessarily changing them too much. Meat-free diets have come a long way, with a variety of alternative options.
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Vegan soy bratwurst has become a popular choice in Germany, allowing meat-lovers to cut meat from their diets without necessarily changing them too much. Meat-free diets have come a long way, with a variety of alternative options.
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Fried cabbage with bread crumbs -- the vegan version of traditional German schnitzel -- looks just like its meat counterpart but with healthier ingredients.
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Fried cabbage with bread crumbs -- the vegan version of traditional German schnitzel -- looks just like its meat counterpart but with healthier ingredients.
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Organic tofu is the base for many vegan and vegetarian meals.
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Organic tofu is the base for many vegan and vegetarian meals.
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Seitan is a meat alternative made from gluten, or wheat protein.
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Seitan is a meat alternative made from gluten, or wheat protein.
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Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian product made from fermented soy.
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Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian product made from fermented soy.
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"Turkey" made from tofu or seitan -- often sold under the Tofurky brand -- is especially popular around the holidays.
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"Turkey" made from tofu or seitan -- often sold under the Tofurky brand -- is especially popular around the holidays.
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Quorn is a meat alternative derived from fungus, mixed with an egg- or potato-based binder.
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Quorn is a meat alternative derived from fungus, mixed with an egg- or potato-based binder.
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Patties made of potatoes, green peas, carrots and green beans, garnished with green onion, are another option for lunch or dinner.
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Patties made of potatoes, green peas, carrots and green beans, garnished with green onion, are another option for lunch or dinner.
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