Analysis of the Current State and Future Prospects of Artificial Meat Color Simulation
The development of green,environmentally friendly,and sustainable traditional meat substitutes not only aligns with China's strategic goals for a greener and low-carbon future,but also addresses the growing demand for meat.Artificial meat can be categorized into plant-based alternatives made from plant proteins and cell-cultured alternatives produced through cellular technology.Color plays a crucial role in consumers'purchasing decisions,and directly impacts their consumption choices.Currently,artificial meat is primarily colored using various combinations of colorants,plant heme extraction and purification techniques,as well as microbial fermentation synthetic pigments and purification methods.However,the color still differs from that of traditional meat.Therefore,this paper aims to summarize the current state and existing challenges in simulating artificial meat colors to provide insights for research on artificial meat coloring in China while enhancing consumer acceptance towards these food products.