Analysis of the Nutritional Composition of Ready-to-Use Meat Alternatives in Belgium

Background: The interest in meat alternatives has increased over the years as people embrace more varied food choices because of different reasons. This study aims to analyse the nutritional composition of ready-to-use meat alternatives and compare them with meat (products). Methods: Nutritional composition values were collected in 2022 of all ready-to-use meat alternatives in Belgian supermarkets, as well as their animal-based counterparts. A one-sample t -test was performed to test the nutritional composition of ready-to-use meat alternatives against norm values, while an independent samples... Mehr ...