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Next-generation structured lipid systems in plant-based meat: oleogels, emulsion architectures, and sensory
Sadaqat Ali1, Anand Kumar1, Benish Ali2
1College of Food Science and Engineering, Guangdong Ocean University, Guangdong, China.
NPJ Science of Food
|July 2, 2026
Summary
Structured lipid systems enhance plant-based meat by mimicking animal fat. This review details various lipid architectures for improved texture, nutrition, and processing, enabling realistic next-generation products.
Area of Science:
- Food Science and Technology
- Materials Science
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Structured lipid systems are crucial for improving the sensory, nutritional, and functional attributes of plant-based meat alternatives.
- Mimicking natural animal fat structure is key to achieving desirable meat-like qualities in plant-based products.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review various structured lipid systems used in plant-based meat.
- To focus on the structure-property-processing-sensory relationships within these systems.
- To provide a framework for precision lipid engineering in next-generation plant-based meat.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on oleogels, emulsion gels, Pickering emulsions, high-internal-phase emulsions, and hybrid lipid architectures.
- Analysis of structure-property-processing-sensory relationships.
- Identification of critical design targets and processing considerations.
Main Results:
- Structured lipid systems offer significant improvements in plant-based meat quality.
- Different lipid architectures provide unique advantages for texture, stability, and nutritional enhancement.
- Understanding the mechanistic framework is essential for optimizing product development.
Conclusions:
- Precision lipid engineering using structured systems is vital for creating scalable and realistic plant-based meat.
- Further research into specific lipid architectures can unlock new opportunities for product innovation.
- This review provides a foundation for developing advanced plant-based meat products with tailored characteristics.
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