ReviewFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Consumer Acceptance of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes: A Narrative Review.
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70 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Dietary Intake of Plant-Based Meat Consumers-A Cross-Sectional Analysis Based on the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (Years 2014-2019) in the United Kingdom.Current developments in nutrition · 2026Article
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- Rethinking Meat Alternatives in Eastern Europe: A Just Transition Lens on Policy, Perception, and Innovation in Romania.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Differences in plant- and animal-based protein sources consumed across socioeconomic groups in The Netherlands and their associated environmental impact.European journal of nutrition · 2026Article
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- Omnivores and Vegetarians Think Alike About Taste, Familiarity, and Price of Meat and Meat Analogs.Nutrients · 2026Article
- 'Do plant-based meats offer a steppingstone towards healthier choices? A cross-sectional audit of the UK market'.Journal of nutritional science · 2026Article
- Fatty acid composition of ground-beef products and their plant-based meat substitutes available in Hungary.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Advancing solid-state fermentation with culinary fungi for nutrient-dense, minimally processed, whole-foods and resilient food systems-a narrative review.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
- Diets for Dual Cardiovascular and Planetary Health: A Scoping Review.Current atherosclerosis reports · 2025Article
- Meatless Momentum: Food-Related Lifestyle Drivers of Plant-Based Meat Alternative Adoption.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Unpacking Consumer Purchase Intentions Toward Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: An Integrated TPB-VAB Approach Using PLS-SEM, fsQCA, and NCA.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
The great environmental impact of increasing animal product consumption requires the willingness to reduce or to substitute meat consumption. A possible substitute product, plant-based meat substitute, is made from plants and offers a sensory experience similar to conventional meat. In this narrative review, we focus on the consumer acceptance of plant-based meat alternatives. We searched for peer-reviewed studies in SCOPUS and Web of Science (WoS) up to December 2021. Of all 111 records identified, 28 were eligible, and, thus, included in this narrative review. The results imply that established consumer behavior has complex socio-economic implications for the adoption of plant-based meat substitutes. Plant-based meat was consistently rated more favorably than other meat substitute products, but sensory and nutritional implications still exist. Environmental and health-related factors may contribute to the market spread of plant-based meat substitutes, but these factors alone are not sufficient. Furthermore, so far there is no information available about how the hypothetical measurements used in the studies (such as willingness to pay) will translate to real life consumer behavior. Despite these barriers, there is certainly a great market potential for plant-based meat alternatives, which is expected to be more pronounced in the future, with increasing environmental and health awareness.
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