Lab Grown Meat Approved by the FDA

After years of anticipation, lab-grown meat has been approved by the FDA, with the agency granting approval to San Francisco-based startup UPSIDE Foods to sell its lab-grown chicken. The product — which is biologically indistinguishable from traditional chicken — is made by growing animal cells in bioreactors, which are fed a mix of nutrients to develop into fat and muscle tissue. Though the company still needs USDA approval before it can sell to consumers, it’s a watershed moment for the lab-grown meat space and the broader food industry. Read more on this story here: Lab-Grown Meat Approved by the FDA - #shorts #fda #labgrownmeat #foodtech #xtalks