Handbook of Plant-Based Meat Analogs: Innovation, Technology and Quality

Author: Ravishankar, Gokare A.

Edition: 1

ISBN: 9780443218460

Release Date: 24-05-2024

Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 600

Details: Handbook of Plant-Based Meat Analogs: Innovation, Technology and Quality presents the growing opportunities and challenges of meat substitutes from plant-based resources. Addressing core topics from source ingredients to consumer acceptance, it provides a comprehensive starting point for those seeking to explore sustainable meat alternative products. To date, the full potential of plant-based meat products has been underexplored, underutilized, and underrepresented.
This book provides the most up-to-date information on plant-based meat analogs, sources of ingredients, industrial processes, large-scale production, and health benefits, including safety and regulatory aspects and environmental implications. Organizes chapters by sections on types, processing, health benefits, sensory evaluation, and regulatory/safety issues of meat analogs Includes methods and protocols for producing, storing, and evaluating meat analogs Covers meat analogs from plants, grains, nuts, microbes, and more Provides case studies to illustrate concepts and practices