Protein cakes

Protein cakes are a form of made out of processed, artifical "meat" that was commonly eaten on systems with a lack of protein sources. While some families made it themselves, protein cakes were most commonly made in factories.

Contents and process of creation
While different systems have different processes and standards for making it, the most common practice is as follows:

Contents

 * Artifical meat filler
 * Various meat by-products
 * Various green vegatables
 * Water

Process of creation
If made in a factory... If made domestically...
 * The first three "ingredients" are grounded together and formed into a patty.
 * Water is inserted through injection into the patty to give the impression of juices in actual meat and to reduce the needed amount of the first three ingredients.
 * The patty is then freeze dried for long-term storage.
 * Patty is shipped out to desired location.
 * The patty is then stored in a storage device.
 * The patty is either consumed by the residents, or sold.