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First lab grown minute steak served to diners

The world’s first cell-grown minute steak has been served up by a chef to diners.

The steak, developed by Aleph Farms in Israel, has the appearance, shape, and texture of beef cuts.

Cell-grown meat is typically grown from a few cells of a living animal, extracted painlessly.

The steak, developed by Aleph Farms in Israel, has the appearance, shape, and texture of beef cuts. Source: Australscope
The steak, developed by Aleph Farms in Israel, has the appearance, shape, and texture of beef cuts. Source: Australscope

These cells are nourished and grow to produce a complex matrix that replicates muscle tissue.

Aleph Farms said the breakthrough obtains the true texture and structure of beef muscle tissue as well as the flavour and shape.

A spokeswoman said the meat production alleviates the need for slaughtering animals and devoting resources to raising cattle. Source: Australscope
A spokeswoman said the meat production alleviates the need for slaughtering animals and devoting resources to raising cattle. Source: Australscope

A spokesperson said it establishes a new benchmark in cell-cultured meat technology.

“Aleph Farms has successfully grown slaughter-free steak, without the need for devoting vast tracts of land, water, feed, and other resources to raise cattle for meat and uses no antibiotics,” she said.

– Australscope