Regulations
Efficient regulatory frameworks play a pivotal role in enabling food innovation and ensuring timely market access. As the global demand for sustainable alternatives continues to grow, products such as plant-based proteins, fungal biomasses, and cultivated meat have already gained approval in several jurisdictions. However, despite these advances elsewhere, such alternatives remain largely inaccessible within the […]
Why do we need meat?
Meat has played a crucial role in human nutrition for millions of years, providing essential proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals that have significantly influenced our biological and cognitive development. Its consumption is believed to have been a key driver of human evolution, particularly in the development of a larger and more complex brain. Meat offers […]
What is cultivated meat
Cellular agriculture is a new field of science that uses techniques from stem cell research, tissue engineering, and animal science to grow agricultural products directly from cells in a lab setting. Cultivated meat, also known as clean meat, has become a hot topic in recent years, generating considerable interest as a potential game-changer in the […]
Safety of cultivated meat
As the field of cultivated meat continues to advance, so does the need to address one of the most pressing concerns among consumers: food safety. The idea of producing meat without raising or slaughtering animals is novel and, understandably, raises many questions and chief among them is whether this new category of food is truly […]
Proteins and amino acids
Proteins are fundamental components of the human diet and are essential for life. They are involved in nearly every biological process, from building and maintaining body tissues, such as muscles, skin, and organs, to supporting the immune system, synthesizing enzymes and hormones, and transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Every cell in the human […]
Protein measurements
Proteins are essential macronutrients that play a vital role in the growth, repair, and maintenance of the human body. Alongside carbohydrates and lipids, proteins can also serve as a source of energy in the diet when other energy sources are insufficient. Given their biological importance, evaluating the protein quality of food is a key aspect […]
Process of cultivated meat
Traditional livestock farming has so far been able to meet the global demand for meat, but the expectations regarding efficiency, sustainability, and responsible practices are continuously evolving. As a result, alternative methods of meat production, such as cultivated meat, have emerged as potential solutions to some of the technical and environmental challenges associated with conventional […]
Meat vs. plant-based alternatives
Protein sources play a crucial role in human nutrition, but not all proteins are created equal. In recent years, plant-based alternatives have gained popularity as replacements for animal-derived products. These alternatives, often formulated using plant proteins such as soy, peas, and wheat, are designed to replicate the taste, texture, and appearance of conventional meat. However, […]
Is cultivated meat natural?
How people perceive naturalness plays a key role in the acceptance of food technologies. The term “natural” is widely used in food marketing and everyday discussions, but there is no universally accepted definition of what makes food “natural”. Its interpretation is often shaped by consumer intuition rather than objective criteria. For instance, people perceive orange […]
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a unique and biologically essential lipid in the human body that plays a crucial role in numerous physiological processes. Despite its controversial reputation in public discourse, it is indispensable for human health, from facilitating the transport of nutrients to regulating cellular functions. First identified in 1769 by French chemist François Poulletier de la […]