plant-based

[plant-beyst]

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adjective

relating to or being a food consisting entirely or mainly of whole or minimally processed plant parts, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, legumes, and seeds: the health benefits of a plant-based diet and lifestyle.
plant-based burgers that taste like meat;
the health benefits of a plant-based diet and lifestyle.
relating to or being a medicine, fuel, etc., made from plants or plant matter.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of plant-based¹

Coined in 1980 by Thomas Colin Campbell (born 1934), U.S. biochemist

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Example Sentences

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For many who eat plant-based cuisine, tofu is a staple, and for good reason — both in desserts and savory food.

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“We do a crumbled tofu and watercress dumpling filling in the plant-based program at ICE,” Beitchman added.

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Chimpanzees are not the only non-human apes with apparent knowledge of plant-based medicine.

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A meat-and-potatoes guy by nature, he dove headfirst into my world of food restrictions and plant-based improvisation.

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Honorable mention goes to Smith + Deli for their range of vegan sandwiches using plant-based cold cuts and Maker & Mongers inside the Prahran Market for having what Levin thinks is the world’s best cheese toastie.

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plantation plant bug

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