Posted on 02/02/2016 2:49:08 PM PST by BenLurkin
Test-tube meat is getting closer to leaving the lab and being served on our plates.
Memphis Meats, which grows meat from animal cells, says it hopes to have its animal-free products on the market in three to four years - and has unveiled the first lab-grown meatball to the public.
It is one of several firms developed 'test tube meats' that could one day be cheaper and more environmentally friendly to produce than traditional farming
'This absolutely the future of meat,' said Memphis Meats CEO Uma Valeti.
'We plan to do to the meat industry what the car did to the horse and buggy.
'Cultured meat will completely replace the status quo and make raising animals to eat them simply unthinkable.'
The firm has been growing real meat in small quantities using cells from cows, pigs and chickens, he revealed.
'We love meat. But like most Americans, we don't love the many negative side effects of conventional meat production: environmental degradation, a slew of health risks, and food products that contain antibiotics, fecal matter, pathogens, and other contaminants,' the firm says on its website.
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Demand truth in labels on foods.
That’s like ... ewww. So gross.
Only 1 million dollars per ball.. 1.5 million if you buy a pair.
I remember as a kid, spam was a camping staple. Haven’t had it in a while.
Soylent Night
Wholly Night
All is calm
All is blight
Round yon virgin test tube calf
Bovine flavor more tender by half
Eat a heavenly piece
E-e-e-a-a-t a heavenly piece.
Good *God*, I must be *really* sleep deprived to have come up with *that* one.
Right.
I hate this admin. Hate ‘em.
“Do you ever make S.L.Ts? Spam lettuce and tomatoes. Very good”
No I Haven’t. Sounds good. I shall put that on my to-do list.
LOL!
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