Non-animal-based options for animal-based foods- towards a systematic terminology

Frontiers in Nutrition

Nutrition

Ruben Sanchez-Sabate¹  Joan Sabaté²  Nazanin Abbaspour² 

[1] Centro de Excelencia en Psicología Económica y del Consumo (CEPEC), Núcleo Científico y Tecnológico en Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile;Núcleo de Investigación en Educación, Ciencias Sociales y Patrimonio, Universidad Adventista de Chile, Chillán, Chile;School of Public Health, Environmental Nutrition Research Group, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, United States;

关键词: alternative;    substitute;    replacement;    analog;    animal-based;    plant-based;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fnut.2023.1208305

 received in 2023-04-18, accepted in 2023-06-19,  发布年份 2023

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

The market has seen a rapid increase in animal-free products intended to replace animal-based foods due to concerns for human health and environmental sustainability. However, there is a lack of consistent terminology for these products, with various terms being used interchangeably, creating ambiguity. To address this issue, we propose a systematic nomenclature that defines the most commonly used terms, namely alternative, substitute, replacement, and analog, along with examples of each. In this nomenclature, a substitute primarily serves a culinary purpose, while a replacement is concerned with nutritional properties. An analog strives to satisfy both culinary and nutritional attributes to closely mimic animal-based foods in terms of sensory, nutritional, and functional characteristics. The term “alternative” serves as an umbrella term encompassing all possibilities. This work aims to promote a clearer understanding of such products and their intended use and facilitate a unified use of terminology across disciplines. This will also enable informed decision-making for consumers and greater transparency in the food industry. The health and environmental implications of these products are not discussed in this perspective.

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