Brief analysis on innovations in plant protein meat processing technologies and application prospects

  • LI Yanzu ,
  • LI Dan ,
  • LI Zhenjiang ,
  • WANG Kun ,
  • ZUO Feng
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  • 1(College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China)
    2(Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Processing and Utilization of Grain By-products, Daqing 163319, China)
    3(Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Processing and Quality Safety of Heilongjiang Province, Daqing 163319, China)

Received date: 2025-06-13

  Revised date: 2025-08-06

  Online published: 2026-04-10

Abstract

Against the backdrop of increasingly depleted global natural resources, continuously growing population and escalating climate change crises, accelerating the development of sustainable future foods has become a critical strategic imperative for human survival and development.Plant protein meat (PPM) as a critical alternative protein has emerged to address growing sustainability challenges.This review comprehensively summarizes global advances in PPM research, emphasizing key areas such as raw material selection, innovative processing technologies, edible functionality and market application prospects, The objective is to provide theoretical foundations and practical guidance for technological advancement and sustainable development of the PPM industry in China.

Cite this article

LI Yanzu , LI Dan , LI Zhenjiang , WANG Kun , ZUO Feng . Brief analysis on innovations in plant protein meat processing technologies and application prospects[J]. Food and Fermentation Industries, 2026 , 52(6) : 399 -406 . DOI: 10.13995/j.cnki.11-1802/ts.043573

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