Old habits die hard. That of a turkey on the table on special occasions can be one of them.

But now even vegans can have their Tofurkey.

It’s a meat substitute in the form of a loaf or casserole of vegetarian protein, usually made from tofu (soybean protein) or seitan (wheat protein) with a stuffing made from grains or bread, flavoured with a broth and seasoned with herbs and spices.

It is oven-roasted or baked and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It can be homemade or purchased ready-made and frozen from multiple sources such as health food stores or specialty grocers, or ordered online and shipped in insulated packing.

Tofurkey firs appeared on the market in 2006.