Food Chemistry & Science

Meat Composition and Nutrition Editors: Owais Yousuf, PhD Kaiser Younis, PhD Khwaja Osama, PhD Ordering Info/Buy Book

Now on Press Pub Date: Forthcoming June 2026 Hardback Price: see ordering info Hard ISBN: 9781779640529 E-Book ISBN: 978-1-77964-053-6 Pages: 440pp w/index Binding Type: Hardback / ebook Notes: 33 b/w illustrations

The world of meat, as a fundamental aspect of human nutrition and culture, is both rich and complex. This new volume illuminates this complexity, comprehensively exploring the biochemical makeup, nutritional properties, and broader implications of meat consumption. Recently, meat discussions have evolved beyond mere sustenance to encompass many issues, including health, ethics, sustainability, and economics. Against this backdrop, understanding the composition of meat and its nutritional significance becomes paramount.

The new book clearly documents the major and minor components of the meat; meat processing technology, meat products and packaging, meat analysis and regulations, meat by-products, and meat alternatives. The chapters cover:

• meat proteins and their nutritional value (discusses the proteinaceous components of meat, covering their structures, functions, and nutritional implications and the role of meat proteins in muscle development, metabolism, and overall human health)

• meat fat (including saturated fats, unsaturated fats, and cholesterol)

• meat minerals and vitamins (covers the micronutrient content of meat, highlighting its role as a rich source of essential minerals such as iron, zinc, and selenium, as well as vitamins including B vitamins and vitamin D)

• meat pigments (looks at factors influencing meat color, including species, age, diet, and processing methods, as well as the sensory implications of meat coloration)

• meat slaughtering (covers the processes involved in converting live animals into meat products)

• meat analysis techniques (addresses the methods used in the evaluation of meat products, highlighting their strengths, limitations, and applications in quality control and assurance)

• meat processing operations (explores the industrial-scale processes involved in meat production and processing)

• meat products (showcases the diverse array of meat-based food products offered to consumers)

• meat packaging and storage (covers the strategies employed to preserve the freshness, flavor, and safety of meat products throughout the supply chain)

• meat transportation (logistics of transporting meat from farm to fork)

• meat laws and food safety regulations (explores the regulatory frameworks governing meat production, labeling, trade, and safety at the national and international levels)

• health and environmental concerns of meat (explores the complex interplay between meat consumption, public health, and planetary sustainability, with insight into emerging research, policy initiatives, and consumer trends)

• meat by-products and plant-based meat alternatives, such as collagen and gelatin as well as plant-based proteins and cultured meat (explores innovative approaches to maximizing the value of meat production while addressing consumer demand for sustainable, ethical, and health-conscious food choices)

• cultured meat (the future of meat production, where cellular agriculture promises to revolutionize the way meat is cultivated, such as from tissue engineering and bioreactor technology)

This new book is a A-to-Z comprehensive resource for students, researchers, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding meat from a multidisciplinary perspective. It combines expertise from various fields, including food science, nutrition, biochemistry, animal science, and public health, to offer a holistic view of meat and its role in human diets and societies.

CONTENTS:

Preface

1. Meat Introduction
Muhammad Tariq and Alweera Ashfaq

2. Meat Proteins
G. V. Bhaskar Reddy, P. Amaravathi, and B. V. Vivekananda Reddy

3. Meat Fat
Iman Dankar, Reza Ahmadi, and Abdelmoneim H. Ali

4. Meat Minerals and Vitamins
Amina Ahmed

5. Meat Pigments
Iman Dankar and Nivine Bachir

6. Meat Slaughtering
Asim Faraz, Faizan Saleem, Iram Sadiq, Syeda Maryam Hussain, Muhammad Furqan Ilyas, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Umar, Sannan Nazir, Asma Akram, Khoullah Fayyaz, Isra Kanwal, Arooj Fatima, Chanda Liaqat, Mavra Ameen, and Muhammad Hussain Ghazali

7. Meat Analysis Techniques
A. L. Mohamed Rifky

8. Meat Processing Operations
Rajesh V. Wagh, Om Prakash Malav, Nitin Mehta, and Pavan Kumar

9. Meat Products
Priyanka and Pooja Nikhanj

10. Meat Packaging and Storage
Yogesh P. Gadekar Gauri Jairath, Rituparna Banerjee, and Sukhdev B. Barbuddhe

11. Meat Transportation
Sangeeta Yadav and Sonal Prasad

12. Meat Laws, Regulations, and Standards in Ensuring Meat Quality and Safety
Subhasish Biswasa, Annada Das, Swarup Singh, Olipriya Biswas, and Arun K. Das

13. Health And Environmental Concerns of Meat
Muhammad Tariq

14. Meat By-Products
Heba G. R. Younis and Hassan R. S. Abdellatif

15. Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: A Sustainable Approach for Health and Environment
Sonal Prasad, Pradeep Semwal, Basudev Majhi and Sankalp Misra

16. Cultured Meat
Asim Faraz, Faizan Saleem, Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq, Syeda Maryam Hussain, Imtiaz Hussain Raja, Muhammad Rizwan, Irsa Kanwal, Zeeshan Muhammad Iqbal, Syed Sami Haider, Sannan Nazir, Muhammad Arslan Akbar, Muhammad Umar, Khoullah Fayyaz, Rao Aswad Irshad, Muhammad Usman, Haziq Abdullah, Muhammad Abuzar Javaid, and Muhammad Hussain Ghazali

Index

About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Owais Yousuf, PhD
Assistant Professor, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, India

Owais Yousuf, PhD, has been enriching the academic and research landscape with his expertise in the field of food technology. He is presently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, India. Before this, he served in the Department of Bioengineering at Integral University, Lucknow, India, where he made significant contributions through his teaching and research endeavors. His principal research and teaching interests lie in the field of food engineering and technology, a passion that was formally recognized with his PhD in Process & Food Engineering, awarded by G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India. Beyond the classroom and laboratory, he is known for his skills in writing and his avid reading habits, contributing frequently to magazines and newspapers. His engagement with the academic community extends to active participation in over 50 conferences, workshops, and training programs at both national and international levels. Leading a research group with a focus on food by-product utilization, Dr. Yousuf and his team have achieved notable advancements in the development of edible films from food waste over the last five years. Their research aims to create practical applications that benefit a wide range of stakeholders, including consumers, farmers, agricultural organizations, environmentalists, government agencies, and industry. He has authored more than 50 manuscripts, including research articles, reviews, and book chapters. He has also edited three books with world-renowned publishers and is in the process of a few more.

Kaiser Younis, PhD
Associate Professor, Integral University, Lucknow, India

Kaiser Younis, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Integral University, Lucknow, India. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Food Technology from the Islamic University of Science and Technology, Kashmir, India. He holds a master’s in Food Engineering from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India, and a PhD in Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. His doctoral research focused on dietary fiber-enriched meat products with extended shelf life. Beginning his career in 2016, Dr. Younis joined Integral University, Lucknow, India, as an Assistant Professor. There, he was not only revered for his unique teaching methodology but also for his considerable contributions to research in food engineering and technology. As an author of 50 manuscripts and a mentor to two PhD and five MTech students, he has propelled his students to make significant contributions to the food technology sector. In 2023, Dr. Younis returned to his alma mater, the Islamic University of Science and Technology, Kashmir, India, as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Technology,. Additionally, Dr. Younis serves as a consultant for Flavin Private Ltd., Lucknow, India, providing his expertise in developing novel nutraceuticals and processing techniques. Dr. Younis’s dedication and contributions to food engineering and technology have made him a respected and admired figure among peers and students alike.

Khwaja Osama, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow, India

Khwaja Osama, PhD, is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Integral University, Lucknow, India. He has published 24 research papers in reputable journals; his work spans process optimization, modeling, and sustainable practices within the food industry. He has taught and researched bioprocess and food process engineering, worked in a multicultural environment, and mentored and guided undergraduate and postgraduate students on various research projects in food technology, biotechnology, and biomedical engineering. He has attended and organized various national and international conferences. He is a lifetime member of the Association of Food Scientists and Technologists and the Indian Society for Agricultural Engineers. He earned his MTech in Biotechnology from the Institute of Engineering and Technology, AKTU, Lucknow; and his PhD in Food Process Engineering is from Integral University, where he explored the intricacies of food production and preservation.

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