As science advances and consumers are in search of ethical and sustainable protein options, lab-grown meats have soared in popularity internationally. The slaughter-free food options range from salmon to chicken, and even insect-based steaks have recently become available.
One notable example includes Wild Type's lab-grown salmon that was served to guests at a dining event. Currently, the lab-grown salmon can only be served raw as it loses its texture when heat is applied. Another intriguing example is Aleph Farms' slaughter-free steak that uses cell-cultured meat technology to replicate the taste, flavor, and texture of beef.
The shift in consumer desires for lab-grown meats reflects the changing social climate where individuals want guilt-free and sustainable food options they are familiar with.
10 Lab-Grown Meat Innovations
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High-End Cultured Meats
Mosa Meat Aims to Disrupt the Meat Market Through High-End Establishments
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Cruelty-Free Clean Meats
JUST's Clean Meat Aims to Be a Practical and Economic Alternative to Meat
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Man-Made Ethical Meat
Novameat Developed a Vegan 3D-Printed Steak
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Lab-Grown Salmon Meats
Wild Type Recently Debuted Its First Pound of Lab-Grown Fish
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Animal-Free Dairy Products
Perfect Day's Lactose-Free Vegan Ice Cream Uses Real Cow Milk Proteins
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Insect-Based Meats
Tufts University Has Proposed the Use of Insect Cells to Grow Muscle and Fat
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Gene-Editing Lab Grown Meat
Memphis Meats Uses Crispr to Create Real Meat From Animal Cells
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Cultured Meat Patties
JUST Meat's Cultured Meat Products Introduce a Sustainable Solution
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Cultured Meat-Free Dog Treats
Wild Earth's Protein Dog Treats are Made with Ancient Koji
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Cell-Grown Steaks
Aleph Farms' Steak Replicates the Shape, Texture and Flavor of Beef Cuts
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