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  • Food Science
  • Nutritional Science
  • Toxicology

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  • Plant-based analogs mimic animal products, meeting diverse dietary needs and ethical concerns, leading to significant market growth.
  • Concerns exist regarding the food safety and nutritional quality of these analogs due to raw materials, novel ingredients, processing, and formulation priorities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review potential chemical hazards in plant-based food alternatives.
  • To identify critical research gaps concerning the safety and nutritional value of these products.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of potential chemical hazards in plant-based analogs.
  • Examination of naturally occurring toxins, toxicants, novel ingredients, and processing-derived compounds.
  • Identification of knowledge gaps regarding safety and long-term implications.

Main Results:

  • Plant-based analogs may contain natural toxicants, antinutritional factors, agrochemicals, and processing-derived compounds.
  • The long-term food safety and nutritional implications of consuming these analogs remain largely unknown.
  • Critical research gaps exist in identifying potential chemical toxicants and understanding long-term health effects.

Conclusions:

  • Robust evidence on the safety of plant-based analog formulations and processes is needed for consumers.
  • Addressing knowledge gaps is crucial for guiding industrial practices, regulations, and policies.
  • Ensuring the safety and nutritional value of plant-based foods is essential for consumer health and environmental benefits.