Recent advancements in meat substitute technologies have revolutionized the production of sustainable and ethical alternatives to conventional animal-based proteins. Cellular agriculture, which involves cultivating animal cells in controlled laboratory environments, has emerged as a key innovation in producing cultured meat. This process eliminates the need for livestock farming, offering a more ethical and environmentally friendly option. Advanced food processing techniques, such as extrusion, high-moisture extrusion, and 3D printing, are being employed to create complex protein structures that closely replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional profiles of traditional meat products. In addition to cellular agriculture, fermentation processes, particularly for mycoprotein, are gaining prominence for producing protein-rich, fungi-based meat substitutes. These methods use agro-industrial byproducts to efficiently generate sustainable protein sources. Plant-based food processing has also benefited from emerging technologies such as shear cell processing, ohmic heating, electrospinning, and 3D printing. These innovations enable the creation of meat analogues with fibrous structures and improved textural qualities, mimicking the mouthfeel and appearance of animal-derived products. Fungi-based meat alternatives, primarily mycoprotein, have gained attention due to their efficient use of resources and high nutritional value. Techniques like submerged fermentation, solid-state fermentation, and surface culture are pivotal in producing mycoprotein at scale. Additionally, cultured meat production continues to advance through innovations in tissue engineering, including the development of bioreactors and serum-free media, which enhance scalability, reduce costs, and improve sensory characteristics. These scientific advancements in meat substitute technologies address critical environmental, ethical, and health challenges, paving the way for a more sustainable and equitable food system.

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Scientific Advances in Meat Substitute Technologies

  • Subhasree Ray,
  • Shoba Suri

摘要

Recent advancements in meat substitute technologies have revolutionized the production of sustainable and ethical alternatives to conventional animal-based proteins. Cellular agriculture, which involves cultivating animal cells in controlled laboratory environments, has emerged as a key innovation in producing cultured meat. This process eliminates the need for livestock farming, offering a more ethical and environmentally friendly option. Advanced food processing techniques, such as extrusion, high-moisture extrusion, and 3D printing, are being employed to create complex protein structures that closely replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional profiles of traditional meat products. In addition to cellular agriculture, fermentation processes, particularly for mycoprotein, are gaining prominence for producing protein-rich, fungi-based meat substitutes. These methods use agro-industrial byproducts to efficiently generate sustainable protein sources. Plant-based food processing has also benefited from emerging technologies such as shear cell processing, ohmic heating, electrospinning, and 3D printing. These innovations enable the creation of meat analogues with fibrous structures and improved textural qualities, mimicking the mouthfeel and appearance of animal-derived products. Fungi-based meat alternatives, primarily mycoprotein, have gained attention due to their efficient use of resources and high nutritional value. Techniques like submerged fermentation, solid-state fermentation, and surface culture are pivotal in producing mycoprotein at scale. Additionally, cultured meat production continues to advance through innovations in tissue engineering, including the development of bioreactors and serum-free media, which enhance scalability, reduce costs, and improve sensory characteristics. These scientific advancements in meat substitute technologies address critical environmental, ethical, and health challenges, paving the way for a more sustainable and equitable food system.