Table 2. Recent development in restructured meat

Development Description Reference
Hot-set gels It uses thermal processes to form gels that bind small meat pieces together, enhancing texture and appearance. Zheng et al. (2015)
Cold-set gels Utilizing chemical reactions to bind meat pieces without heat, preserving more nutrients and flavors. Gómez et al. (2020)
High-pressure processing (HPP) Applying high pressure to bind meat pieces improves texture and reduces microbial load. Rajendran et al. (2022)
Alternative protein integration Incorporating plant-based proteins into restructured meat to reduce meat content and environmental impact. Sha and Xiong (2020)
Enhanced sensory attributes Improving the taste, texture, and appearance of restructured meat products to make them more appealing to consumers. Gadekar et al. (2015)