Scientist grows meat in vat.

Ananova ^ | September 30, 2002 | mg39

[mg39]

Scientist says he can create meat without killing animals

A Dutch scientist says he can create artificial meat in laboratories without killing animals.

Wiete Westerhof, from the University of Amsterdam, plans to use the same method used to produce artificial skin.

He believes he will be able to grow lumps of meat weighing up to 50kg in large containers.

The meat would be produced using collagen particles and muscle cells taken from "animal donors" who would not be harmed.

The muscle cells would then grow and multiply on the collagen.

Mr Westerhof anticipates containers able to hold more than 5,000 litres, in which the meat would grow in a nutrient solution.

This liquid would contain 62 ingredients, including 20 amino acids, 12 vitamins and various enzymes.

"The product will have the structure and taste of lean meat, but animals won't have to suffer for it," said Mr Westerhof.

The dermatologist says pork, beef and chicken meat could all be produced artificially as well as kangaroo, whale and shellfish.

Mr Westerhof and two businessmen own the worldwide patent to the method and are looking for investors.

[mg39]

Hmmm. That would certainly end the problem of manure lagoons.

[PaxMacian]

SPAM

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Mr Westerhof and two businessmen own the worldwide patent to the method and are looking for investors.

They also hold patents on a perpetual motion machine, in case anyone is interested in investing in that as well.

[r9etb]

Suppose this catches on (as it might). The greens will then start to complain because of all the cattle breeds that are likely to go extinct.....

[mg39]

I think the Greens would welcome this, actually.

[phasma proeliator]

I wonder how much "genetic engineering will take place...

[Dementon]

mmmmmmmm.... Vat meat....

[Snuffington]

He believes he will be able to grow lumps of meat weighing up to 50kg in large containers.

MMMMM!!! Meat Lump!

[spodefly]

I like vat sandwiches ...

[Mr. Mojo]

create meat without killing animals

Even money the PETA freaks will still shriek.

[mg39]

Everyone knows Spam was given to us by the Area 51 aliens.

Anyway, you raise an interesting point. Genetic engineering could remove the most harmful elements of meat and infuse it with the healthier elements. This is pretty exciting stuff -- and something science fiction authors predicted years ago.

[Plutarch]

This will really mess up the Vegan religion.

[joesnuffy]

Doesnt sound too kosher to me

[Jack Black]

To Quote the head of the NRA: SOILENT GREEN IS PEOPLE !!!

[js1138]

I think the Greens would welcome this, actually.

You have no idea what their real aim is.

[joesnuffy]

Hillarys meaty thighs

[RicocheT]

I suggest the name for this wonder product, "Soylent Green."

[Focault's Pendulum]

Vat meat....

Watch for a McVats....coming soon to a location near you. I just hope I get one of those upscale places like Boston Vat....I wanna take advantage of the family size portions.

[Dakmar]

If people want to eat this frankenstein stuff, let them. As long as it's clearly labelled so I don't have to eat this gellatinous cancer-brain crud, I really don't care. I think people who eat this s--t will go berzerkers and have to be shot way before we ever have to worry about paying their Medicare benefits.

ps: That was meant as humor, although I expect the standard "sobriety" sermon form the usual churls.