The Future Of Food: Synthetic Meat (I Am Actually Concerned)

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The future of food is here. Synthetic meat off the shelf, genetically modified crops, and other food supplementation. It is going to have a big impact on the world as we know it. In the coming decades, as our diets change, so does our food industry. In order to survive these changes, we have to have a machine, that is rooted by the latest scientific breakthroughs. An automation, that can not only predict consumer behavior, but lead the way in being innovative.

There are people, that have been avoiding the meat aisle lately. Researchers believe, that we may be able to synthesize meat in the future, which would drastically reduce our impact on the Earth. It's still unclear, if we can create a replacement for our land, water and climate, but one thing is certain, and here is what they say: we'll need to find new ways to feed the growing population. As the future of food seems a little too bleak, certain companies are creating "synthetic meat" from actual animal cells. Lab-grown meat coming soon. To feed the billions, we're going to need to find a way to grow more food.

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What Is Synthetic Meat?

This is a relatively new technology. The actual manufacturing of it still relies heavily on research and development. The end result is a type of meat, that is grown in a laboratory. It's made by taking cells from an animals muscle and growing them in a nutrient-enriched broth. The process is very similar to how we would make a bacteria or a mold, except the end result is a very dense, strong meat that has a low water and fat content. By taking small samples of the meat, you could potentially have enough to survive on for a few weeks. Some people have even claimed, that it tastes just like real meat, but there's not enough evidence to say for certain. It's a bit of a gray area of science.

What Are The Consequences Of Growing Meat?

Growth in this industry could have massive consequences. We're looking at a revolution in how we source and produce food. It will drastically change the lives of people all over the world. It will also have an impact on animals in the wild. The process of growing meat in a laboratory will have an impact on the environment. What nutrients will need to be supplemented? What kind of changes will the animals need to make to their living habits? These are all questions that society will need to answer. The debate over whether the technology should even be used, or if it should be used at all, will be fierce. This is the type of debate, that will determine the future of the world. It will be up to scientists, researchers, and politicians to come up with the answers.

A Redevelopment Of The Food Industry

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As the world grapples with the consequences of the coming changes to food, there is a silver lining to all of this. The food industry will be undergoing a complete overhaul in the next few decades. As the demand for food increases, it will be necessary to find ways to grow more food on less land. One solution to this problem could be to use technology to create more efficient, automated means of producing food. This could reduce the amount of labor needed, while simultaneously increasing the efficiency and output.

Some companies are taking the concept of synthetic meat one step further. They are attempting to create "synthetic guts" to produce what they are calling "clean meat" that will be made available to the public. These guts will be grown in a laboratory, then shaped and formed to produce a desirable end-product. The public will have the ability to purchase these "clean meats" in the form of pre-prepped meals. The concept isn't as far fetched as it seems. There are already "clean" versions of animal parts on the market, such as chicken parts and ground beef. This new technology will allow these parts to be grown and shaped to create a wide variety of other animal parts. These "clean meats" will be a more palatable, high-quality end product.

What Does The Future Of Food Mean To Us?

The way we produce and distribute it is going to be completely different in the decades to come. The way we eat is going to change as well. The way we think about the relationship between humans and animals is going to be altered. What happens next will be determined by the decisions, that are made now.

The future of food is a pressing topic. We need to look beyond the next meal and the next five years. We need to start planning for decades to come. What kind of world do we want to live in? What kind of impact do we expect on the world?

What Is My Concern?

My main concern would be the ethicality of the new technology. Is it right to create a meat analog, that is identical to an animal, that has a different job? A different purpose? Does it matter? Do we need to grow meat in a laboratory? Is it possible to raise an animal inside a laboratory?

All these questions are in my head, but at the moment I don't seem to find the answers. I would really like to know, where I stand on this issue.

Do I even want to be a part of this? How will it all shake out? That's the real question. I guess it all comes down to this. Do I want to eat lab-grown meat? I guess I am going to have to wait until I figure it all out. I have many considerations. I want to know how exactly the meat is produced. I want to know that it is safe. I want to know, that the animals that are being used are treated well. I want to know if it tastes good. Will it be cheaper, than the real thing? If it costs the same or more, then it's not a real solution.

I suppose the most important question is, that will it have a really good impact on our diet. That really is the most important question. If we start eating lab-grown meat, it will not only have an impact on the world, but it will drastically alter our diet.

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This is such a very informative article for me. I didn't know that there is already synthetic meat. Is it even safe? Does it have different effects on our bodies? Will it be the future?

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3 years ago

Good questions. These are what I don't know either.

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3 years ago

Synthetic meat is not good and I can't imagine myself eating that:(

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3 years ago

Me neither. I just love fresh and real food which is important for the human body and health.

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3 years ago

This is an extraordinary example we as a whole need to observe even after presently on the grounds that it all around anticipated and it truly conceivable it materializing soon, you have a decent idea companion! Happy to understand this!

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3 years ago

So its a process to grow meat in a laboratory. The same question is in my mind, would it be good for our diet? And I am amazed that even meat can be grown in laboratory.

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3 years ago

actually, this one is scary... i just can't imagine eating synthetic food

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3 years ago

I just cant imagine myself eating a synthetic meat. Real meat is the best. If only the population of the world would stop from increasing over time maybe this idea might not be pushed further. What an informative blog entry of yours Peter! 💙

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3 years ago

The fact that we can do certain things doesn't mean we should. The idea of synthesizing food is quite unbelievable for a lot of reasons

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3 years ago

Reading this reminded me of an article I've read some years ago about "printing food" which a young teen in NZ had been experimenting with. My thought then was, "what was he thinking about?" The world may be heading towards synthetic food. It will shock most of us, but when it happens in generations to come, we don't know.

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3 years ago

Yes 3 D printing food is possible. I wanted to add that to this article, but it is not really relevant. Maybe in a different article. Thanks for reading and btw nice to meet you. 😊

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3 years ago

I was shocked when I saw it, the 3D printing of food. I don't know if I would eat it, lol! Thank you and pleased to meet you too Peter :) I look forward to reading when you write about 3D food printing :)

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3 years ago

This sound like something out of a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel and I believe it not far from becoming a reality in the next 5-10 years. Scientists are already beginning to produce "meat" by growing actual meat cells in laboratories and feeding them nutrients to simulate growth.

When most people think of synthetic meat they automatically assume that it will be cheaper and more readily available, this may not actually be the case. According to a recent article written by Mark Post, chairman of physiology at Maastricht University in The Netherlands, "producing meat is extremely inefficient." Additionally, "if you look at it from a resource point of view, using vegetable protein is about ten times less efficient than using beef protein."

Nice 👍 📯

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3 years ago

Thanks. I believe it will be expensive especially in the beginning. When I first heard about it I was like oh no Bill Gates again. Why he involves in all these things?

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3 years ago

Personal we should just all be careful of what we take into our body

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3 years ago

Here I have no way to eat normal beef, imagine from the laboratory ahah

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3 years ago

No way. I personally a meat eater. I like fresh real meat from the farm. When we joined to the EU they banned to butcher animals at your own home. Due to health and safety issues. Before that we did that for so many decades and never was an issue. Nothing better than fresh meat.

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3 years ago

I don't know what to say, too. Everytime humans mess up the natural state of things, it always makes me worried about what future would have in store. Can't just we stick to the normal way of raising animals for meat? I think technology's going too far with this one, as if genetically modifying natural produce is still not enough.

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3 years ago

I am against it, but we are too little people to say anything. I understand, that they want more food, but I just don't like this idea at all.

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3 years ago

This is a great lesson we all need to take note of even after now because it well predicted and it very possible it coming true soon

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3 years ago

Yes I am sure it will be coming sooner or later. The thing is you see Peter, that people are laughing, when they hear something like this for the first time. I wonder how many conspiracy theories have come true already and how many will.

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