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Beyond Burger is a plant-based patty designed to mimic the taste and texture of a traditional beef burger [21], [22]. It is a product of Beyond Meat, a company that aims to create sustainable and nutritious meat alternatives [21].
A plant-based meat alternative intended to replicate the experience of eating a beef burger [22].
Beyond Meat is founded by Ethan Brown [21].
Beyond Meat launches its first product, Beyond Chicken Strips [23].
The Beyond Burger, a pea and mung bean protein-based patty, is launched [23].
The Beyond Burger is officially launched, designed to look, cook, and taste like traditional beef [21].
Beyond Meat releases three styles of sausage: Brat, Sweet Italian, and Hot Italian [23].
Beyond Meatballs are introduced, first at Subway and later in grocery stores [23].
Beyond Meat releases Beyond Jerky in association with PepsiCo [23].
To create plant-based meat alternatives that are delicious, nutritious, and sustainable, addressing environmental and health concerns associated with traditional meat production [21].
First appeared: 2009
Plant-based meat alternatives and cardiometabolic health: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Substitution of plant-based meats for meat was associated with significant reductions in LDL-cholesterol, total cholesterol, and body weight [5].
Multi-mycotoxin determination in plant-based meat alternatives and exposure assessment
Plant-based meat alternatives can be contaminated with multiple mycotoxins, potentially leading to concerning exposure levels [4].
Effects of different processing degrees of plant-based meat on the blood biochemical level, inflammation and intestinal microorganisms in mice
Overprocessing reduces the benefits of plant-based meat, impacting gut microbiota, body weight, and inflammation [14].
Gastrointestinal fate of proteins from commercial plant-based meat analogs: Silent passage through the stomach, oxidative stress in intestine, and gut dysbiosis in Wistar rats
Plant-based meat analogs may have lower protein digestibility than meat and can promote oxidative stress and inflammatory intestinal responses [12].
Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for specific ingredients like soy leghemoglobin [19], [20], [25], but concerns exist regarding potential allergens and the impact of processing [12], [14].
While plant-based meat alternatives can offer some health benefits compared to traditional meat, they are often ultra-processed and may contain additives that could be detrimental to health [8], [14]. The overall health impact depends on the specific product, ingredients, and individual dietary needs [8].