Impact of Plant-Based Meat Alternatives on the Gut Microbiota of Consumers: A Real-World Study. [PDF]
Foods, 2021 Eating less meat is increasingly seen as a healthier, more ethical option. This is leading to growing numbers of flexitarian consumers looking for plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) to replace at least some of the animal meat they consume.
Toribio-Mateas MA, Bester A, Klimenko N.
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Enhancing textural properties in plant-based meat alternatives: The impact of hydrocolloids and salts on soy protein-based products [PDF]
Current Research in Food Science, 2023 Consumer studies suggest that the meat-like texture of plant-based meat alternatives is crucial for the market success of these products. Many meat analogues contain wheat gluten, because it is cost-effective and give rise to nice fibrous structures ...
Somayeh Taghian Dinani +3 more
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A holistic approach toward development of plant-based meat alternatives through incorporation of novel microalgae-based ingredients. [PDF]
Front Nutr, 2023 This study explored the changes in the physiochemical, textural, sensory, and functional characteristics of plant-based meat (PBM) after incorporating novel plant-based ingredients including spirulina (SPI), duck Weed (DW), and yellow Chlorella (YC).
Bakhsh A +6 more
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Dietary guidance on plant-based meat alternatives for individuals wanting to increase plant protein intake. [PDF]
Front NutrA new generation of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) has entered the mainstream. These products contain concentrated sources of plant protein and are formulated to mimic the taste and texture of their meat-based counterparts, especially red meat ...
Messina V +9 more
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Appetite, 2020 Consumers' dietary patterns have a significant impact on planetary and personal health. To address health and environmental challenges one of the many possible solutions is to substitute meat consumption with alternative protein sources.
M. Onwezen +3 more
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Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Predicted by Theory of Planned Behavior Among Midwest Undergraduates. [PDF]
FoodsPlant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) such as the Impossible Burger® imitate animal meat appearance, taste, feel, and texture. Part of their consumer appeal are the views that PBMAs are more environmentally friendly, reduce inhumane treatment of animals,
Luong RH +3 more
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The nutritional composition and impact on UK dietary intakes of meat and plant-based meat alternatives [PDF]
npj Science of FoodMeat alternatives are designed to be used as like-for-like replacements for meat; however, meat is a source of key nutrients. Implications for the impact on dietary intakes are unknown.
Mary Gouela +2 more
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The Potentially Misleading Effect of Meat Terminology on Plant-Based Meat Alternative Labels
ProceedingsThe importance of meat alternatives is expected to grow significantly in the future. Resulting from their increasing popularity, a political debate has been ongoing in the European Union, among other jurisdictions, concerning regulatory requirements of ...
Linsay Ketelings +3 more
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Impact of polysaccharides on advancing plant‐based meat alternatives
Food BiomacromoleculesPlant‐based meat products are a valued choice for vegetarians and others. Their production has been perceived as an innovation promoting animal welfare and sustainability.
Prashant Dahal +2 more
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Cogent Business & ManagementThis study examines consumer adoption of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA) in the United Arab Emirates, a culturally diverse nation with expatriates from over 175 countries.
Tausif Mulla +3 more
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