> I don't know why some people want vegetarian food to taste like meat.
There are lots of reasons people want vegetarian versions of meat. Here are some of the most common:
1. Still want to eat meat, but want to reduce the environmental impact of meat production.
2. Don't want to eat meat for moral/preference reasons, but still enjoy the taste of eating it.
3. Want to eat meat, but don't like the dietary impact and want a healthier replacement.