Quotes from ARY News, March 14, 2024
By Reuters
In a significant advancement for sustainable food sources, a team from South Korea has successfully cultivated bovine cells within rice grains. This development is heralded as a pivotal move towards a protein supply that is not only eco-friendly and cost-effective but also serves as a potential alternative to traditional cattle farming for meat production.
Rice-Based Protein Source: A Novel Approach
In a recent publication in the journal Matter, Professor Jinkee Hong from Yonsei University in Seoul has spearheaded a novel development. The innovation, termed “beef rice,” stands as a pioneering product in its domain. It innovatively employs grain particles as a scaffold for the growth of animal muscle and fat cells.
In the study, grains of rice were subjected to enzymatic treatment to establish an ideal environment for cellular proliferation. Subsequently, bovine cells were introduced and nurtured to form a composite entity that takes on the appearance of a slightly reddish rice grain.
The team at Yonsei University is not pioneering the concept of lab-grown meat products. Globally, various enterprises have introduced cultivated meat to the market. A recent product launch includes a plant-derived chicken and eel alternative, developed from soy and introduced in Singapore.
The research group led by Hong has noted that rice is a safer alternative compared to soy or nuts, owing to the lower incidence of allergies associated with it.
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