What You Need to Know
Plant-based proteins such as pea, soy, or wheat protein are combined with other ingredients and processed to create meat-like products.
Steps
- 1.
Buddha's Delight (China): Provides meat-like texture in vegetarian Buddhist cuisine
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Beyond Burger (United States): Modern plant-based burger patty alternative
- 3.
Temple Cuisine Mock Duck (Thailand): Creates layered texture for ceremonial dishes
The Science
Primary Reaction
Protein denaturation and emulsification