Research Topic: meat alternatives

Edible Mushrooms as Functional Ingredients for Development of Healthier and More Sustainable Muscle Foods: A Flexitarian Approach

This comprehensive review explains how edible mushrooms can be added to meat and fish products to make them healthier and more environmentally friendly. Mushrooms are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and natural compounds that fight disease and prevent spoilage. By replacing part of the meat with mushrooms, food makers can create products with better nutrition, longer shelf-life, and reduced salt content, while supporting those pursuing flexitarian diets.

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Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Pork Patties with Partial Replacement of Lean Pork by Stalks of Agaricus bisporus

Researchers developed healthier pork patties by replacing up to 50% of the meat with mushroom stalks (Agaricus bisporus). The resulting patties had less fat and more fiber while maintaining good taste and texture. However, very high replacement levels (more than 50%) reduced protein quality. This approach helps reduce food waste from mushroom processing while creating more nutritious meat products.

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