Vila-Clarà, G.; Vila-Martí, A.; Vergés-Canet, L.; Torres-Moreno, M. Exploring the Role and Functionality of Ingredients in Plant-Based Meat Analogue Burgers: A Comprehensive Review. Foods2024, 13, 1258.
Vila-Clarà, G.; Vila-Martí, A.; Vergés-Canet, L.; Torres-Moreno, M. Exploring the Role and Functionality of Ingredients in Plant-Based Meat Analogue Burgers: A Comprehensive Review. Foods 2024, 13, 1258.
Vila-Clarà, G.; Vila-Martí, A.; Vergés-Canet, L.; Torres-Moreno, M. Exploring the Role and Functionality of Ingredients in Plant-Based Meat Analogue Burgers: A Comprehensive Review. Foods2024, 13, 1258.
Vila-Clarà, G.; Vila-Martí, A.; Vergés-Canet, L.; Torres-Moreno, M. Exploring the Role and Functionality of Ingredients in Plant-Based Meat Analogue Burgers: A Comprehensive Review. Foods 2024, 13, 1258.
Abstract
The development of plant-based meat analogues has become a significant challenge for the food industry in recent years due to the increasing demand for sustainable and healthier proteins in the context of a global protein transition. Plant-based meat analogues imitate the visual, textural, and chemical properties of traditional meat products and are required to closely resemble meat to appeal to consumers. In addition, consumers demand natural, clean-label, and nutritional and healthy products. To address these challenges, the food industry must develop highly healthy, nutritious, and E-number-free meat analogue products. Understanding the functionality of each ingredient and its role in the food matrix is crucial to being a key player in the innovation of the meat analogues market. This review provides updated information on the primary ingredients utilized for the development of plant-based burger meat alternatives and their functionality. The key components of meat analogue burgers are outlined, including plant proteins, binding agents, fats and oils, flavorings, colorings, preservatives, fortificants, and clean-label considerations.
Biology and Life Sciences, Food Science and Technology
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