Commercialization of Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

Trends Plant Sci. 2020 Nov;25(11):1055-1058. doi: 10.1016/j.tplants.2020.08.006. Epub 2020 Sep 4.

Abstract

Plant-based meat alternatives are a sustainable source of proteins that can match the taste and texture, color, and nutritional profile of specific types of meat. Here we highlight the product focus, the geographical spread of companies, and the funding landscape along with the critical challenges facing plant-based meat alternatives.

Keywords: alternative proteins; artificial meat; mock meat; plant-based meat.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Color
  • Meat* / analysis
  • Taste*