Dietary Fibers: Shaping Textural and Functional Properties of Processed Meats and Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

Aleksandra Marczak1, Ana C Mendes1

  • 1Research Group for Food Production Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)-Food, Henrik Dams Allé B202, 2800 Kgs., 2800 Lyngby, Denmark.

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