Projected future trends of plant-based meat analogs

Abstract

Demand for food continues to rise with many factors affecting the demand and supply side. Prominent among them are concerns about personal health, animal welfare, and environmental considerations. Plant-based meat analogs have emerged as a possible response to the heavy environmental and health impacts of animal meat-sourced food options. Despite some promising early uptake of these new foods, there seems to be a slowdown. This chapter analyzes issues faced by plant-based meat analogs, including solving taste and texture challenges, use of ingredients, nutritional qualities, price differentials, and the role of consumer preferences, acceptability, and expectations.