Thoughts on the Industrialization of Alternative Protein Foods

Alternative protein foods are obtained using biomanufacturing technologies such as synthetic biology and cell engineering; they are sustainable and efficient in synthesis. Promoting the engineering and industrialization of alternative proteins is crucial for developing new quality productivity and e...

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Main Authors: Haijuan Hu, Shouwei Wang, Yuxuan Li, Jinyuan Sun, Shilei Li, Yingying Li, Baoguo Sun
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Published: 《中国工程科学》杂志社 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://www.engineering.org.cn/sscae/EN/PDF/10.15302/J-SSCAE-2024.10.048
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Yingying Li
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description Alternative protein foods are obtained using biomanufacturing technologies such as synthetic biology and cell engineering; they are sustainable and efficient in synthesis. Promoting the engineering and industrialization of alternative proteins is crucial for developing new quality productivity and ensuring national food security in China. This study illustrates the development values of alternative protein foods from the aspects of intensified international competition, development of an all-encompassing approach to food, new quality productivity, and sustainable development. It also analyzes the development status of alternative protein foods in China and abroad from the scientific, regulatory, and industrialized perspectives. It was concluded that breakthroughs should be achieved in key technologies such as cell lines, serum-free media, dedicated bioreactors, high-efficiency screening and preparation of microbial chassis strains, and plant-based meat fabrication and flavoring. Meanwhile, it is necessary to establish food safety standards and regulatory frameworks, improve China’s independent research and production capacities of key elements, and expand sub-sectors of the industrial chain. Furthermore, targeted suggestions are proposed to accelerate the industrialization of alternative protein foods. This study is expected to provide references and inspirations for the research, practices, and supervision of alternative protein industrialization in China.
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spelling doaj-art-2ef97f3dd2834b99b423ac40bba4ba162025-08-20T03:11:17Zzho《中国工程科学》杂志社中国工程科学1009-17422025-02-0127125826810.15302/J-SSCAE-2024.10.048Thoughts on the Industrialization of Alternative Protein FoodsHaijuan Hu0Shouwei Wang1Yuxuan Li2Jinyuan Sun3Shilei Li4Yingying Li5Baoguo Sun61. China Meat Research Center, Beijing Academy of Food Sciences, Beijing 100068, China|2. Technology Innovation Center of Animal-Derived Protein Alternatives, State Administration for Market Regulation, Beijing 100068, China1. China Meat Research Center, Beijing Academy of Food Sciences, Beijing 100068, China|2. Technology Innovation Center of Animal-Derived Protein Alternatives, State Administration for Market Regulation, Beijing 100068, China1. China Meat Research Center, Beijing Academy of Food Sciences, Beijing 100068, China|2. Technology Innovation Center of Animal-Derived Protein Alternatives, State Administration for Market Regulation, Beijing 100068, China3. School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China1. China Meat Research Center, Beijing Academy of Food Sciences, Beijing 100068, China|2. Technology Innovation Center of Animal-Derived Protein Alternatives, State Administration for Market Regulation, Beijing 100068, China1. China Meat Research Center, Beijing Academy of Food Sciences, Beijing 100068, China|2. Technology Innovation Center of Animal-Derived Protein Alternatives, State Administration for Market Regulation, Beijing 100068, China3. School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, ChinaAlternative protein foods are obtained using biomanufacturing technologies such as synthetic biology and cell engineering; they are sustainable and efficient in synthesis. Promoting the engineering and industrialization of alternative proteins is crucial for developing new quality productivity and ensuring national food security in China. This study illustrates the development values of alternative protein foods from the aspects of intensified international competition, development of an all-encompassing approach to food, new quality productivity, and sustainable development. It also analyzes the development status of alternative protein foods in China and abroad from the scientific, regulatory, and industrialized perspectives. It was concluded that breakthroughs should be achieved in key technologies such as cell lines, serum-free media, dedicated bioreactors, high-efficiency screening and preparation of microbial chassis strains, and plant-based meat fabrication and flavoring. Meanwhile, it is necessary to establish food safety standards and regulatory frameworks, improve China’s independent research and production capacities of key elements, and expand sub-sectors of the industrial chain. Furthermore, targeted suggestions are proposed to accelerate the industrialization of alternative protein foods. This study is expected to provide references and inspirations for the research, practices, and supervision of alternative protein industrialization in China.https://www.engineering.org.cn/sscae/EN/PDF/10.15302/J-SSCAE-2024.10.048alternative protein foodscell-cultured meatmicrobial-based meatplant-based meatindustrial productionindustrial chainsafety standardsregulatory system
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Thoughts on the Industrialization of Alternative Protein Foods
中国工程科学
alternative protein foods
cell-cultured meat
microbial-based meat
plant-based meat
industrial production
industrial chain
safety standards
regulatory system
title Thoughts on the Industrialization of Alternative Protein Foods
title_full Thoughts on the Industrialization of Alternative Protein Foods
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title_short Thoughts on the Industrialization of Alternative Protein Foods
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topic alternative protein foods
cell-cultured meat
microbial-based meat
plant-based meat
industrial production
industrial chain
safety standards
regulatory system
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