Plant Based Pea Proteins for Next Generation Meat Substitutes: A Comprehensive Review
The market for plant-based meat substitutes is expanding quickly due to consumer demand for ethical and sustainable dietary options. Pea protein, among other plant proteins, has become a crucial component in the creation of meat substitutes of the future because of its sustainability, functional qualities, and nutritional advantages. With an emphasis on their amino acid content, digestibility, and textural qualities, this thorough review explores the possibilities of pea proteins in meat substitute formulations. Pea protein is a premium, hypoallergenic protein source that can be processed to resemble meat utilizing methods including extrusion, shear-cell technology, and 3D printing. The review also emphasizes pea protein's benefits for the environment, such as its low carbon footprint, low water consumption, and sustainable farming methods. Additionally, it talks with issues like Pea protein, among other plant proteins, has become a crucial component in the creation of meat substitutes of the future because of its sustainability, functional qualities, and nutritional advantages. With an emphasis on their amino acid content, digestibility, and textural qualities, this thorough review explores the possibilities of pea proteins in meat substitute formulations. Pea protein is a premium, hypoallergenic protein source that can be processed to resemble meat utilizing methods including extrusion, shear-cell technology, and 3D printing. The review also emphasizes pea protein's benefits for the environment, such as its low carbon footprint, low water consumption, and sustainable farming metods
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2025-04-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15729254
- Primary Topic
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Type
- article
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