Lab-grown meats are being promoted as a solution to issues associated with traditional meat production, However, amidst the excitement surrounding this technology, it is essential to assess its potential implications.
Lab-grown meats (LGMs) are being marketed as a better option to 'regular' meat as they don't require resources such as land and water.
LGMs are made by sourcing animal cells and then using bioreactors (specialized vessels that provide optimum conditions for cell growth) to allow large-scale production.
LGM's carbon footprint is 4-25 times greater than the average of current retail meat.
LGM is approximated to cost around 10 times the price of retail meat as well.
The cells of these meats show similar characteristics to cancer cells. The growth factors used in them may also be absorbed into your bloodstream.
There may be additives or processing steps involved in creating lab-grown meats that could raise health concerns.
The public would indulge in LMGs for the purposes of food security, alternatives for religious beliefs, and out of curiosity for this cutting-edge tech.
Though they have the potential to provide an alternative to traditional meat production methods, there are several issues and concerns associated with them.