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28-09-2024 | REVIEW

Plant-based Meat Analogs: Perspectives on Their Meatiness, Nutritional Profile, Environmental Sustainability, Acceptance and Challenges

Authors: Zheng Yan, Chunhong Liu, Xiaohai Zhang, Chaoling Wen, Opeyemi Joshua Olatunji, Chi-Ching Lee, Tolulope Joshua Ashaolu

Published in: Current Nutrition Reports | Issue 4/2024

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Plant-based meat analogs (PBMAs) have been the subject of interest over the past few years due to consumers' demand for environmentally friendly, healthful, and non-animal-based foods. A better comprehension of the composition, structure, texture, nutrition, and sustainability of these PBMAs is necessary.

Recent Findings

This review articulates the protein sources and composition of PBMAs and their “meatiness” with respect to texture, structure, and flavor enhancement. The components used in the analogs, such as unsaturated fats, fibers, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and plant-based oils enriching their nutritional profile, are described. The study identifies the environmental and sustainability impact of PBMAs, as crucial to the survival and maintenance of biodiversity.

Summary

More studies are warranted to scope and underscore the significance of the analogs and comprehend the texture or structure-function relationships. Further product development and testing thereof may ultimately result in quality meat analogs that respect meat taste, health and acceptance of consumers, environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and current challenges.
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Metadata
Title
Plant-based Meat Analogs: Perspectives on Their Meatiness, Nutritional Profile, Environmental Sustainability, Acceptance and Challenges
Authors
Zheng Yan
Chunhong Liu
Xiaohai Zhang
Chaoling Wen
Opeyemi Joshua Olatunji
Chi-Ching Lee
Tolulope Joshua Ashaolu
Publication date
28-09-2024
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Nutrition Reports / Issue 4/2024
Electronic ISSN: 2161-3311
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-024-00575-3

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