Stanford University researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to make plant-based meats taste and feel even more like the real thing, opening the door for more people to embrace sustainable eating.
The breakthrough brings together mechanical testing and Ai machine learning to replicate the textures of various meat products, such as hot dogs, sausages, and turkey. According to Ellen Kuhl, a professor of mechanical engineering at Standford, the results were surprising: "We found that today’s plant-based products can already mimic the full texture spectrum of animal meats."
Source: Stanford University Ai plant-based research team.
This is exciting news for anyone hesitant to try meat alternatives. Researchers believe that improving the texture of plant-based meats—making them more like the juicy and tender cuts people know and love—could help win over die-hard meat fans. "The closer we can mimic animal meat, the more likely people might be open to trying something new," says Skyler St. Pierre, a PhD student and lead author of the study.
Using AI, the team analysed how different plant-based meats respond to chewing, allowing them to pinpoint ways to make these products even more satisfying. The findings could lead to faster development of products appealing to a wider audience.
"AI is helping us bridge the gap between plant-based and traditional meats, creating options that feel and taste just right for consumers," says Ellen Kuhl, professor of mechanical engineering at Stanford University.
Source: Stanford University - plant-based sausage compressions testing
Plant-based meats are already known to have about half the environmental impact of 'old world' animal meat, but consumer adoption remains a challenge. With AI helping to make these options tastier and more familiar, Stanford’s research could make sustainable choices more accessible and appealing for everyone, flexitarians and carnivores alike.
This innovation highlights how Ai inspired technology could revolutionise our plates, helping to bridge the gap between taste, sustainability, and consumer preference. AI is not just about improving technology, it’s about improving the future of food per se.
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