Restructuring has been developed as a method for transforming lower value cuts and quality trimmings into products of higher value. Restructuring has been defined as the use of manufacturing steps to create a consumer-ready product which resembles intact muscle, such as a steak, kebabs, chop or roast.
Restructured meat has been recognized as an intermediate value product between burgers and intact muscle steak based on the definition of restructured meat,which is made by comminution and reassembly or binding of constituent meat pieces. Value-added products at a reduced cost can be obtained from valueless meat pieces or trims using meat restructuring processes.