(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) Mock Meat

[October-2022]

Mock Meat

• Recently, demand for mock meat has seen a surge in India.

Key highlights:

• Mock meat is a term used for alternative meat options.
• It is composed of plant-based proteins processed to have a meat-like feel, texture, and taste.
• It uses wheat gluten, soya protein or vegetable substitutes like jackfruit.
• It is different from lab-grown meat, which is cultured meat cultivated using animal cells collected from animals.
• Available in Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Ready-to-Cook (RTC) options, the mock meat market in India is expected to reach ₹315 crore by 2026.

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Courtesy: Science Reporter