Scientists unveiled the world's first lab-grown beef burger in London on Monday, frying it in a little oil and butter and serving it to volunteers in what they hope is the start of a food revolution.
The tasters pronounced the 140g patty, developed at a cost of more than USD330,000 (PHP14Million) with backing from Google co-founder Sergey Brin, as "close to meat" in flavour and texture but not as juicy.
The so-called "cultured beef" - dubbed the "Frankenburger" - was made using strands of meat grown from muscle cells taken from a living cow, mixed with salt, egg powder and breadcrumbs and coloured with beetroot juice and saffron.--Source: Straits Times
