Abstract
The North Eastern (NE) India is renowned for its preference for animal-based food. This region is known for its traditional meat products. However, the popularity of these products remains confined to the specific community/location. The knowledge on the traditional preparation methods is generally passed across generations through practice and word of mouth. The traditional style of preparation and the specific ingredients added to each product makes them unique. In this review, an attempt has been made to identify the initiatives, opportunities, and market potential for commercialization of the traditional meat products. These unique features and properties of the traditional meat products have been highlighted. The commercialization of these products will enhance entrepreneurship development and ensure quality ethnic products to the consumer in the NE hill region of India.
Highlights
India has a large number of ethnic groups, diverse tradition, culture, and varied food habits
The high demand for meat can be addressed with increasing livestock production and converting it into traditional products which can be commercialized and distributed in a large market crossing the boundaries in the region
North Eastern (NE) India harbors a wide variety of traditional meat products prepared by the natives of the region which reflects their social, cultural, spiritual, and ecological life
Summary
India has a large number of ethnic groups, diverse tradition, culture, and varied food habits. The traditional food products are mostly prepared in individual households, which are not available in commercially in food stalls of the region. The native meat handlers are ignorant about the importance of maintaining hygiene and quality specifications during the preparation of such traditional products.
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