Plant Based Meat Overview
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What do plant based meats aim to replicate?

  • Flavors and nutrition of animal meat (correct)
  • Appearance of animal meat
  • Texture of animal meat
  • Smell of animal meat
  • What are the main components of meat that plant based meats need to replace?

  • Protein, fat, B-vitamins, and iron (correct)
  • Vitamin C, fiber, calcium, and antioxidants
  • Carbohydrates, sodium, cholesterol, and water
  • Zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium
  • Why are legumes often used as a starting point for plant based meats?

  • High protein content (correct)
  • Low-calorie content
  • High sugar content
  • Rich in vitamins A and E
  • What forms can legumes be used in for creating plant based meats?

    <p>Flour, isolates, concentrates, and hydrolysates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides protein, what other components are important to consider when creating plant based meats?

    <p>Fat, B-vitamins, and iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for using fractionated forms of legumes in plant based meats?

    <p>To focus on specific parts like protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What functional characteristics of fractionated products allow them to behave like meat when cooked?

    <p>Viscosity, gelling, emulsification, foaming, and dough formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the purity level of a fraction important in determining its functionality?

    <p>The more pure the fraction, the more functionality it has</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are hydrolysates different from fractionated products?

    <p>Hydrolysates are made through chemical or enzymatic hydrolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major difference between the fat content in legumes and animal meat?

    <p>Legumes contain unsaturated fats, while animals contain saturated fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do legume starches help in replicating the texture of meat?

    <p>Starches contribute gel strength, film formation, and crispness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of heme in distinguishing meat from other foods?

    <p>A protein located within myoglobin that influences aroma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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