There is already lab meat that is just like the real thing

By: Trademagazin Date: 2024. 07. 10. 10:59

South Korean researchers have developed a pioneering method for the production of artificial meat, which tastes close to meat of animal origin. According to a CNN report, the technology developed by scientists, which is based on the cultivation of animal cells on 3D-printed “scaffolds”, offers the possibility that the taste and aroma of meat produced without animal breeding will be similar to the original.

In their study published in the journal Nature Communications, the researchers reported that they were able to reproduce the Maillard reaction, a chemical process that gives grilled meat its characteristic flavor. The amino acids and sugars that make up the proteins react under the influence of heat, creating this unique flavor. The research group introduced this flavor compound into a gelatin-based hydrogel, which releases the flavors when baked at 150°C, similar to real meat.

The South Korean research team continues to work on perfecting the flavors and combining them with artificial meats that more closely resemble the appearance and texture of real meat. Currently, the focus is on scientific research, so the pink, jelly-like artificial meat cannot be consumed yet, but future plans include the product’s further development and market introduction.