TY - BOOK ID - 144809875 TI - Handbook of Plant-Based Meat Analogs : Innovation, Technology and Quality. AU - Ravishankar, Gokare A. AU - Ranga Rao, Ambati. AU - Tahergorabi, Reza. AU - Mohan, Anand. PY - 2024 SN - 0443218471 0443218463 9780443218477 PB - San Diego : Elsevier Science & Technology, DB - UniCat KW - Meat substitutes. KW - Plant proteins. KW - Meat substitutes KW - Plant proteins UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:144809875 AB - The 'Handbook of Plant-Based Meat Analogs: Innovation, Technology and Quality' provides an in-depth exploration of the development, processing, and potential benefits of plant-based meat alternatives. Edited by experts Gokare A. Ravishankar, Ambati Ranga Rao, Reza Tahergorabi, and Anand Mohan, this comprehensive guide covers a wide range of topics, including the use of various plant, microalgae, seaweed, and fungi sources for meat analogs. It delves into the sensory attributes, nutritional values, and health implications of these products. The book also addresses processing technologies, such as extrusion, fermentation, and 3D printing, and discusses the environmental and economic impacts of plant-based meat production. Aimed at researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals, this handbook seeks to advance the knowledge and application of sustainable and innovative meat alternatives. ER -