FAQs

Meati™ is a tender, juicy, and animal-free meat. In every serving, there are as much as 17 grams of complete protein, a third of your daily fiber needs, and essential nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and zinc. It is a  whole-food protein with zero soy, gluten, cholesterol, and <1g sugar. Today, Meati™ has six SKUs on grocery shelves [Crispy Cutlet, Classic Cutlet, Classic Steak, Carne Asada Steak, Maple Breakfast Patty, and Original Breakfast Patty]. We will be launching our Meati Grounds product in January 2026. 

You can prepare the Meati™ Crispy Cutlet in an air-fryer or the oven. When frozen, it typically takes less than 15 minutes. You can prepare other Meati™ products by grilling or pan-searing according to instruction on the box. 

We recommend thawing non-Crispy Meati products in the fridge 24 hours before cooking. Once thawed, the Classic Cutlet is done after  ~8-10 minutes, the Meati Steak is done after ~10-12 min, and Breakfast Patties are done after ~7-8 minutes. 

Products can be marinated before cooking, but should only be marinated for 30-120 minutes; Meati™ takes on flavor quickly! 

All meati products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. 

For “jucier” meati, we recommend cooking to exactly 165 degrees, and experimenting with your favorite marinades. For a more “crispy” or chewy meati, you can cook for slightly longer to evaporate off the moisture that is naturally throughout the product.

Yes. Meati is made with clean, simple ingredients and is up to 98% whole food mycelium.  It’s a whole-food protein source that’s simple, sustainable, and satisfying.

Meati  contains 15 to 17 grams of complete protein per serving, is high in fiber, and rich in nutrients like B vitamins, folate, and zinc. It’s also low in fat, sugar, and calories and contains none of the 9 major allergens or cholesterol. 

Other ingredients are listed on each box, but are found in quantities of less than 2%. These include seasonings like paprika for flavor and tomato juice for color.

Meati is available in over 7,000 stores across the U.S.

You can find us at:

Whole Foods

Sprouts

Kroger Stores

Wegmans

Raley’s

Natural Grocers

Lowes

Harris Teeter

Super Target

Fresh Thyme

Albertsons / Safeway

And many more!

Use our store locator to find Meati near you.

Yes! Meati’s DTC store is now up and running. 

You can see our pack bundles by clicking on this link.

Meati is free of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten, soy, dairy, egg, fish, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, sesame, or shellfish.

[Our Meati Grounds product, releasing in January 2026, is the ONLY meati product that may contain soy.]

Since mycelium is a member of the fungi family, it may not be suitable for people with mold or fungi allergies.If you’ve had allergic reactions to similar foods in the past, please consult your healthcare provider before trying Meati.

The name of our special Mycelium  is “neurospora crassa”. This is not a mycelium you would commonly find in any store or restaurant. There are countless species of fungi, and our founders invested years into finding the right mycelium that makes our nutrient-dense, whole-cut products possible. Our mycelium grows incredibly fast, is naturally nutrient-dense, is safe to eat, and serves as an incredible culinary canvas due to  its rich texture and ability to act as a blank canvas for all of your recipes!

Meati™’s main ingredient, Mycelium, is grown indoors in large stainless-steel tanks – much like a brewery! It is then harvested, pressed, and marinated into cutlets that are ready to be cooked and enjoyed.

Meati™’s texture occurs naturally thanks to our star ingredient: Mycelium. It’s naturally fibrous, so it’s easy to gently form it into whole cuts – no excess processing involved! Our natural seasoning blend, combined with the natural flavor of our Mycelium, creates that “meaty” flavor we know and love.

1) Nutrition. We love the stuff the other companies make [seriously!], but especially love Meati™ because of our minimal ingredient list and minimal processing. Meati™ contains tons of protein, fiber, and micronutrients while requiring less sodium and saturated fats than leading plant-based meat providers. Plus, there is zero soy, gluten, cholesterol, and less than a single gram of sugar. 

2) Versatility. Meati is incredible versatile— you can easily marinate, grill, air-fry, or pan-sear Meati™  to create endless dishes. Meati is a center-of-plate protein that’s a blank canvas for every chef, whether you cook at home, or at a 5-star restaurant. You can easily marinate, grill, air-fry, or pan-sear Meati to create endless dishes. 

3) Recognized flavor and texture.  Some of the world’s best chefs – including David Chang, Evan Funke and Grant Aschatz – have partnered with Meati in the past because they’re inspired by the potential of Meati as a new, center-of-plate hero creating a world of possibilities.

Other companies use a different mycelium that has different nutritional profiles, production processes, textures, and flavors. We support our myco-family and encourage you to see (taste!) this difference for yourself. There is a reason Meati™ is one of the fastest growing alt proteins on the market. 

We created Meati™ for people, though we understand that people often share food with their pets. Meati’s blend of seasonings may contain garlic and onion, which are known to be toxic for dogs. For this reason, we do not recommend sharing meati with your furry friends. 

Though it is possible, we do not recommend it. Cooking Meati™ in a microwave would be much like cooking a cow steak or chicken breast in the microwave — the texture will not be as pleasant as if it were cooked on a pan or grill. 

If you purchase Meati™ at the store frozen, you can put it in your freezer once you get home. Please follow the best-by date printed on the box. 

If you purchase Meati™ refrigerated at the store, check the expiration date that is applied by the retailer. Our products last 21 days [Crispy lasts 15 days] once they move from frozen to refrigerated.

We do not recommend refreezing meati after it has thawed. 

 Once the vacuum-sealed pack has been opened, please cook and consume meati within 2 days. 

None of Meati™’s products contain alcohol content.  

Meati was founded with the mission to create sustainable, delicious protein for years to come. We recently hired a third party organization to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment of our products compared to cow and chicken meats. You can read more in this blog. 

Compared to cooked chicken breast, Meati: 

• Has 66% lower GHG emissions 
• Uses 35% less water
• Uses 82% less land

Compared to cooked beef steak, Meati: 

• Has 89% lower GHG emissions 
• Uses 73% less water
• Uses 95% less land