Non-meat proteins were used to replace pork fat in developing low-fat Kung-wans; an emulsified meatball. A one-way randomized complete block design was adopted for comparing two controls and 10 non-meat treatments. Results indicated that products made of whey protein concentrate had a higher cooking loss and moisture content and was less intense in yellowness than the other products. Products made of soybean products were adhesive, viscous and/or brittle, but were low in sensory acceptance on odor and taste. Products made of sodium casemate or egg white powder were brittle but were not attractive in color/appearance. Products made of gelatin were hard, chewy and gummy, but were low in sensory acceptance on texture and color/appearance. Products made of skimmed milk powder were not hard, chewy, adhesive, gummy or viscous, but were superior in sensory acceptance on color/appearance, odor, taste and texture to the other products and were the best in overall acceptance. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.