The Research Advance of Traditional Meat Substitutes-Artificial Meat

Abstract

Artificial meat is mainly divided into two types. One is artificial animal meat synthesized by animal stem cells,and the other is plant meat synthesized by plant protein and other botanical ingredients. From an energy perspective,artificial meat can reduce the energy consumption of raising livestock. From the perspective of greenhouse effect,artificial meat can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce global warming stress. From a nutritional perspective,artificial animal meat can provide amino acids,fats,and vitamins similar to traditional slaughter meat. Plant-based meat is mainly composed of plant protein,which can also provide proteins to humans. Therefore,artificial meat as a substitute for traditional meat can not only provide the nutrients,but also bring sustainable benefits to the environment and energy. However,artificial meat still has many problems in technology,ethics and safety. This paper introduces two main methods of artificial meat production,reviewed people’s current views and attitudes on artificial meat,and finally summarizes the challenges that artificial meat may encounter in the future market. It is expected that this review can provide reference for the development of China’s artificial meat industry.