Meat analogues: an assessment of plant-based protein options and the parameters of their success: a mini review
Meat analogues: an assessment of plant-based protein options and the parameters of their success: a mini review
- Mari Leland Allison Trigg Yuan H. Brad Kim
- 한국축산식품학회
- Food and Life
- 제2022권 제2호
- 등재여부 : KCI등재후보
- 2022.07
- 51 - 57 (7 pages)
Consumer interest in meat analogues, plant-based alternatives that mimic traditional meat properties, are on the rise. These food products are formulated with alternative proteins to provide adequate nutritional value while closely resembling the general characteristics (e.g., texture, flavor, juiciness) of meat. Meat substitutes are of specific interest to consumers who are concerned about the ecological footprint and healthfulness of what they consume. Attributes such as taste, texture, and emotional attachment to meat are primary factors determining the success of many meat substitutes in the retail space. Other parameters of interest regarding meat alternatives are sustainability, consumer acceptance, industry challenges, and how these various traits interact to influence the success of products. Studies show that these parameters are closely related, and there is a considerable amount of interplay determining the success of meat analogues. The two principal parameters to success are sensory evaluation and sustainability. Both traits are important to the consumer, and the industry will need to consider both when designing novel products for the retail space. It is anticipated that meat analogues will continue to rise in popularity among consumers, providing them with numerous alternative protein options soon.
Introduction
Consumer perspective
Technological properties: sensory evaluation and nutritional content Color challenges for meat analogues
Color challenges for meat analogues
Viewpoint complications: safety, price, sustainability and others
Industry considerations
Farming and sustainable practices
Processing and mass manufacturing of meat analogues
Market trends
Conclusion
Conflicts of Interest
Acknowledgments
Ethics Approval
Author Contributions
Author Information
References