A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal
Flavor challenges in extruded plant-based meat alternatives: A review
Authors: Wang Yaqin, Tuccillo Fabio, Lampi Anna-Maija, Knaapila Antti, Pulkkinen Marjo, Kariluoto Susanna, Coda Rossana, Edelmann Minnamari, Jouppila Kirsi, Sandell Mari, Piironen Vieno, Katina Kati
Publisher: WILEY
Publication year: 2022
Journal: Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
Journal name in source: COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
Journal acronym: COMPR REV FOOD SCI F
Number of pages: 32
ISSN: 1541-4337
eISSN: 1541-4337
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12964
Web address : https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1541-4337.12964
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/175201294
Demand for plant-based meat alternatives has increased in recent years due to concerns about health, ethics, the environment, and animal welfare. Nevertheless, the market share of plant-based meat alternatives must increase significantly if they are to support sustainable food production and consumption. Flavor is an important limiting factor of the acceptability and marketability of plant-based meat alternatives. Undesirable chemosensory perceptions, such as a beany flavor, bitter taste, and astringency, are often associated with plant proteins and products that use them. This study reviewed 276 articles to answer the following five research questions: (1) What are the volatile and nonvolatile compounds responsible for off-flavors? (2) What are the mechanisms by which these flavor compounds are generated? (3) What is the influence of thermal extrusion cooking (the primary structuring technique to transform plant proteins into fibrous products that resemble meat in texture) on the flavor characteristics of plant proteins? (4) What techniques are used in measuring the flavor properties of plant-based proteins and products? (5) What strategies can be used to reduce off-flavors and improve the sensory appeal of plant-based meat alternatives? This article comprehensively discusses, for the first time, the flavor issues of plant-based meat alternatives and the technologies available to improve flavor and, ultimately, acceptability.
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