There are many examples of just that type of thing, bacon flavoured chips from McCormicks called Bac’n Pieces, Meat tasting meatless pies, meatless hotdog sausages and so on it goes.
There is a whole topic devoted to meat substitutes Would you try meat substitutes?. I guess even if vegan, or vegetarian there is sometimes a desire for the taste or texture similarities that meat would otherwise provide.
I tried the vegetarian Tuna style tinned product which I wouldn’t describe as Tuna tasting or even texture but it was ok as a meat free alternative.
Having a broth/stock that adds a taste difference to a dish that while not a perfect or even close replacement of the real thing is at least an option to those who seek to be a little more meat adverse.
