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Meaty Rice for Sustainable Protein

June 21 , 2024 156 days 367 0
  • The South Korean scientists are developing a novel rice variety infused with protein cells.
  • It is aiming to provide a more ethical source of protein.
  • Named "meaty rice," this innovative type of rice has a slight buttery aroma, resembles regular rice but with a pink hue.
  • The rice is embedded with beef muscle and fat cell culture.
  • This "meaty" rice contains eight percent more protein and seven percent more fat than typical rice.
  • Cultivated meat is available in markets like Singapore and the United States.
  • However, Italy banned it in the previous year to safeguard its livestock sector.

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