Future prospects of meat protein alternative food in food tech industry

Abstract

Alternative proteins, which can replace traditional animal-derived proteins in the conventional livestock industry, are receiving significant attention through innovative utilization of food tech. Plant-based foods, edible insects, and cell-based foods are typical fast-growing alternative food groups, which are used as meat protein substitutes based on their respective advantages. Plant-based foods continue to be studied for quality improvement by combining various food technologies. As for insect protein, the types of insects used for food are increasing, and processing techniques and utilization methods suitable for each insect are being studied. Cell-based foods are expected to have the most similarity to meat characteristics, and research considering production efficiency and economic