Improvement of the Flavor of Powder-Form Meal Replacement: a Review of Relevant Technologies

Powder-form meal is now a common type of meal replacement product for busy consumers. The flavor of such meals in dry powder form as replacement for conventional meals is an important quality indicator, which directly affects consumer preference. As expected, powder quality is closely related to the processing it undergoes. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully consider the process and processing technology used to produce high-quality powder-form meal replacement products. This article introduces the processing characteristics of powders for meal replacement, which vary due to differences in the properties of the raw materials used. This article also reviews the development of key processing technologies of powders for meal replacement, including drying, ultra-micro pulverization, and blending technologies. The application of these technologies has greatly improved the flavor quality of powder-form meal replacement. In addition, future trends in relevant powder technologies for meal replacement are discussed.