What You Need to Know
The preparation involves extrusion cooking, tempering, and texturizing, as well as emulsification and concentration techniques to create a product that mimics the taste, texture, and appearance of traditional meat. The process can include the use of high heat and pressure, and various ingredients such as plant-based proteins, starches, fibers, and flavor enhancers.
Steps
- 1.
Beyond Burger (United States): Mimics beef patty texture through pea protein extrusion
- 2.
OmniPork (Hong Kong): Replicates pork mouthfeel using shiitake mushroom and pea protein
- 3.
Tofurky Roast (United States): Combines wheat and soy proteins for holiday roast alternative
The Science
Primary Reaction
Protein denaturation and gelation