Mphoentle Pooe

LAB-GROWN MEAT

Lab-grown meat, also known as cultured meat, is a type of meat that is produced using cell culture techniques rather than traditional animal farming. The process involves taking cells from a live animal and growing them in a lab to create a culture, known as a cell line. Once a suitable cell line is established, it is introduced into a bioreactor, which provides the necessary nutrients for the cells to grow and multiply exponentially. The harvested meat cells can then be shaped into various unstructured items, such as patties or sausages, and in the future, technologies like 3D printing and edible scaffolds could potentially create specific cuts of meat like chicken legs or steaks.