Techniques and Emerging Trends in Flavor and Taste Development in Meat

Abstract Flavor and taste are critical factors influencing consumer attraction for meat, shaping preferences and commercial demand. This review examines conventional and novel approaches to flavor and taste creation in the meat business, highlighting ways that improve sensory profiles and meet consumer demands. Conventional methods, such as aging and marination, are analyzed in conjunction with new technologies, including enzymatic treatment, fermentation, genetic treatments to alter texture and enhance umami. This study also emphasizes innovative methods to improve flavor of plant-based meat products, designed to meet the increasing demand for healthier, sustainable, and customizable meat products. The paper examines various methodologies and trends, offering a thorough grasp of flavor creation in the meat sector and highlighting the potential of creative approaches to transform meat flavor and taste profiles in response to evolving consumer and industry demands.