After Singapore, the United States allowed the sale of artificial meat

 After Singapore, the United States allowed the sale of artificial meat

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The United States has granted permission to two companies for the sale of lab-grown chicken meat, just like for the first time. The United States has become the second country in the world to approve the sale of lab-grown meat for consumer use. Prior to this, Singapore was the first country to approve the sale of lab-grown meat.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the food safety regulations of two companies named Upside Foods and Good Meat, which have various divisions. The meat produced by these two companies will be sold in selected restaurants very soon.

Last year in November, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States granted Upside Foods and Good Meat permission to produce lab-grown meat. The safety of the product was examined, and the companies were issued a clearance letter. Last week, the US Department of Agriculture also examined and inspected the lab-grown meats in the country and issued a clearance letter declaring them safe.

Uma Valeti, the founder and CEO of Upside Foods, said in a statement that this approval is a significant step forward towards a more sustainable future.

Josh Tetrick, the CEO of Good Meat, stated that even the largest economy in the world has now granted permission for the sale of lab-grown meat to consumers.

Following the approval, San Francisco's Bar Crénn has approached Upside Foods to obtain the meat.

Good Meat has already started the production of lab-grown meat for sale. The first batch of meat produced by chef Heston Blumenthal will be sold in one of his restaurants in Washington. However, the name of the restaurant has not been disclosed yet.

Various companies have been experimenting with lab-grown meat production at different times in the laboratory. Their claim is that lab-grown meat production can reduce the environmental impact on farms and minimize animal suffering. In 2020, Singapore granted the first approval for lab-grown meat to a company called Eat Just.

Lab-grown meats are different from traditional meat in terms of taste and aroma, resembling soy burgers. While soy burgers may have the taste of meat, they do not contain animal protein.

To produce lab-grown meat through laboratory methods, first, living cells or isolated eggs are collected. Then, they are placed inside a bioreactor tank made of steel, where they are nurtured as a suitable food source. They are provided with the required nutrients similar to what animals need. Afterwards, the meat is formed inside the tank. Then, the meat is shaped into fillets (boneless meat) or various forms resembling chicken wings.