Quotes from The DePaulia, February 11, 2024
The FDA has given the green light to a new way of producing meat that does not involve raising or slaughtering animals. This method, known as “cultivated meat,” involves growing animal cells in a controlled environment. This could have significant implications for the food industry and the environment.
The procedure involves obtaining and securing stem cells from animals cultured in bioreactors at high scales and capacities. These cells are supplied with nutrient-dense media that develop into skeletal muscle, fat and connective tissues that resemble conventional meat.
According to Enakshi Ganguly, a researcher at the Good Food Institute, a nonprofit think tank that promotes alternative proteins worldwide, the production process takes from two to eight weeks. “Cultivated meat is real animal meat that is made by growing animal cells directly, avoiding the need for raising and slaughtering animals for food.”
The concept of growing meat from cells has a long history, dating back to the 20th century when Winston Churchill envisioned the future of cultured meat in his essay “50 Years Hence.” He foresaw a time when meat would be produced without killing animals. In 2001, a breakthrough occurred when Willem van Eelen, a biologist, obtained a patent for “the industrial production of meat by means of tissue engineering.” This was a significant step in the advancement of cultured meat as a food source.
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