A review of research on plant‐based meat alternatives: Driving forces, history, manufacturing, and consumer attitudes

The topic of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) has been discussed for several decades, but it has only recently become one of the hottest topics in the food and research communities. With the purpose of investigating the current situation of scientific research on PBMA and determining future research opportunities, the driving forces for PBMA development, a brief history of its progression, key technologies required for production, and the resulting consumer attitudes are summarized. Environmental, human health, and animal welfare concerns are the main factors that have driven the development of PBMA. Although its history can trace back to ancient Asian civilizations, the first generation of PBMA…

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  China Scholarship Council

  Award: CSC 201908430017
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  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

  Award: J-000991