LABORATORY GROWN MEAT

Animal Science 460-560Flannery LucasMonday, March 10, 2014

WHAT IS LABORATORY GROWN MEAT? Based on stem cell technology

Not a new idea

Culture of skeletal muscle In vitro

LAB BURGERS: SIMPLIFIED

LAB-GROWN BEEF TASTE TEST: ‘ALMOST’ LIKE A BURGER Washington Post article from August 5, 2013 Environmental impact of traditional meat production Research scientist’s expectations Taste test

Journal of Meat Science article: Cultured Meat from Stem Cells: Challenges & Prospects Need for meat alternative Requirements for meat alternative Acknowledgement of further research

CHALLENGES

Cost 140 grams = $330,000.00

Consumer acceptance

Inclusion of healthier fats

Texture

Taste

Government approval

PROSPECTS OF LABORATORY-GROWN MEAT Feed the planet

Reduce environmental impacts Less land

Faster

Nutritional benefits

Novel products Blends

REFERENCES

Post, Mark A. "Cultured meat from stem cells: challenges and prospects." Meat Science Journal. 92 (2012): 297-301. Web. 6 Mar. 2014. <doi:10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.04.008>.

Zaraska, Marta. "Lab-grown beef: Tastes 'almost' like a burger." Washington Post [London] 05 August 2013, Health & Science. Web. 6 Mar. 2014.<http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/lab-grown-beef taste-test-almost-like-a-burger/2013/08/05/921a5996-fdf4-11e2-96a8 d3b921c0924a_story.html>.