The expert told the Russians about the main ingredients of vegan meat

Recently, vegan meat has become increasingly popular due to its environmental friendliness and ethical considerations. Dmitry Kulikov, Director of the Institute of Applied Biotechnology and Food Engineering named after Academician I.A. Rogov of the Russian Academy of Sciences, spoke about its main ingredients and cooking methods on July 20.

According to her, this product consists of a protein base, which is most often used soy, peas, wheat gluten (seitan), mushrooms or legumes. Fats are also added to it. It can be coconut, sunflower or rapeseed oil, which are used to simulate marbling and juiciness. Beetroot juice, yeast extracts, and various spices are used as flavors and colorants. Extrusion, fermentation or 3D printing can achieve a structure resembling meat.

"The main advantages include the fact that such meat contains less saturated fat and cholesterol compared to animal meat. It also reduces the carbon footprint and environmental impact and is suitable for allergy sufferers (if there is no reaction to soy or gluten). The disadvantages include a high degree of processing — some products contain a lot of salt, preservatives and additives. The composition is not always balanced — protein may be less digestible than animal protein," he said in an interview with Gazeta.Ru».

Kulikov noted that vegan meat can be consumed regularly, but it is better to alternate it with other protein sources, such as tofu, lentils, beans, and nuts. You should also choose products with minimal processing.

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Associate Professor of the Department of Veterinary and Sanitary Expertise and Biological Safety at the Russian University of Biotechnology (ROSBIOTECH) Polina Kulach said on July 15 that meat is a perishable product, and in order to choose meat wisely and not harm your health, you need to know a few basic rules. So, when choosing, you need to pay attention to the color and smell of the meat, as well as the temperature in which the products are contained.

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