This article introduced the elastase and elastin,summarized the mechanism on elastase how to hydrolyze elastin and the application of elastase on meat industry,and look into its prospect.

• 简述了肉类香精的理论基础研究发展历程及其分类;重点介绍了肉类香精在方便面及熟肉制品中的应用,并展望了肉类香精的研究开发前景。