Lab-Grown 'Beef Rice' Unveiled by South Korean Scientists

The innovative hybrid food combines rice with lab-grown beef cells, offering a sustainable and nutritious alternative to traditional meat.

South Korean researchers have developed a hybrid rice infused with cow muscle and fat cells, creating a sustainable protein source.
The pink-tinted rice, which is firmer and brittler than regular rice, contains 8% more protein and 7% more fat.
Described as having a 'pleasant and novel flavour', the rice aims to provide a cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to beef.
The hybrid rice could potentially serve as food relief for famine, military ration, or even space food, according to the researchers.
Critics argue that while innovative, the 'beef rice' may not fully substitute meat due to its low protein content compared to traditional beef.