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

Sep 28, 2024Current nutrition reports

Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Their Meat-Like Qualities, Nutrition, Environmental Impact, Acceptance, and Challenges

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Plant-based meat analogs (PBMAs) are composed of various nutrients including unsaturated fats, fibers, and vitamins.

The review outlines the protein sources and composition of PBMAs related to their texture and flavor.
Components such as plant-based oils and carbohydrates enhance the nutritional profile of these analogs.
PBMAs may positively impact environmental sustainability and biodiversity.
Further research is needed to understand the relationships between texture and structure in PBMAs.
Product development efforts could lead to meat analogs that align with consumer preferences for taste and health.

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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. 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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