But it hasn't always been the case, in fact, lobster was at one time served in prisons in the US.
This short clip from Great Big Story explains the history of lobster consumption, from the "cockroach of the sea" to the exalted status it holds today.
Rather than just being faux-meat, Mamu is different. It's a mushroom-based meat alternative that's getting its launch in restaurants so that chefs can test its versatility. Flora Tsapovsky investigates.