"Beef-Infused Rice: The Latest Sustainable Protein Innovation"
Scientists in Korea have developed a new "Frankenfood" by growing meat cells inside rice grains to create an all-in-one ready meal, claiming it to be affordable, tasty, and environmentally friendly. The process involves coating rice with fish gelatin, seeding cow muscle and fat stem cells into the rice, and culturing them for nine to 11 days. The resulting product is described as mushy pink rice with a firm bite and a creamy, beefy taste, with potential applications in food relief, military rations, and space food. The hybrid rice releases significantly less CO2 compared to beef and could cost much less, offering a promising solution to the environmental impact of traditional meat production.