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Reconstructed meat products are engineered by mechanically separating muscle fibers and reassembling them with protein binders and fats, using heat, pressure, or extrusion to achieve desired texture and safety.
Origin: United States (1970s) — North America
See full technique reference →The process relies on the denaturation of myosin at 60–70 °C, which releases muscle proteins that can be aligned by extrusion or high‑pressure homogenization. Gelation of soy protein isolate at 80–90 °C or collagen cross‑linking at 70–80 °C forms a cohesive matrix that mimics natural meat structure. The addition of fat at 10–20 % further emulates marbling and improves mouthfeel.
Primary Reaction
Protein denaturation and gelation
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