Aravind Thavamani1, Thomas J Sferra1, Senthilkumar Sankararaman2. 1. UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA. 2. UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA. Senthilkumar.Sankararaman@uhhospitals.org.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Meat alternatives are non-animal-based proteins with chemical characteristics and aesthetic qualities comparable to meat. The global increase in meat consumption is associated with the adverse environmental impacts such as increased greenhouse gas emissions contributing to global warming and higher water/land use. In this review, we focus on the development, availability, and nutritional value of various meat alternatives and their impact on meat consumption. RECENT FINDINGS: Changing dietary patterns and drive for environmental conservation contribute to the recent increase in the consumption of environmental friendly sources of proteins such as plant-based and mycoprotein-based meat alternatives. Perceived lack of naturalness and poor cultural acceptance present as roadblocks for widespread societal acceptance for meat alternatives. Continued research and efforts are needed to make the meat alternatives more aesthetically appealing with improved nutritive value.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Meat alternatives are non-animal-based proteins with chemical characteristics and aesthetic qualities comparable to meat. The global increase in meat consumption is associated with the adverse environmental impacts such as increased greenhouse gas emissions contributing to global warming and higher water/land use. In this review, we focus on the development, availability, and nutritional value of various meat alternatives and their impact on meat consumption. RECENT FINDINGS: Changing dietary patterns and drive for environmental conservation contribute to the recent increase in the consumption of environmental friendly sources of proteins such as plant-based and mycoprotein-based meat alternatives. Perceived lack of naturalness and poor cultural acceptance present as roadblocks for widespread societal acceptance for meat alternatives. Continued research and efforts are needed to make the meat alternatives more aesthetically appealing with improved nutritive value.
Authors: Mariagrazia Molfetta; Etiele G Morais; Luisa Barreira; Giovanni Luigi Bruno; Francesco Porcelli; Eric Dugat-Bony; Pascal Bonnarme; Fabio Minervini Journal: Foods Date: 2022-07-12