Microbial community structure of plant-based meat alternatives.

ABSTRACT: A reduction in animal-based diets has driven market demand for alternative meat products, currently raising a new generation of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs). It remains unclear whether these substitutes are a short-lived trend or become established in the long term. Over the last few years, the trend of increasing sales and diversifying product range has continued, but publication activities in this field are currently limited mainly to market research and food technology topics. As their popularity increases, questions emerge about the safety and nutritional risks of these novel products. Even though all the examined products must be heated before consumption, consumers lack experience with this type of product and thus further research into product safety, is desirable. To consi

SUBMITTER: Roch FF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11091099 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature