South Korean scientists grow beef cells in rice as protein alternative

NEW DELHI: South Korean scientists have grown beef cells in rice grains to replace farmed cattle for meat consumption and achieve an environmentally friendly source of protein.
Professor Jinkee Hong who led the research has said that “beef rice” is the first product of its kind as it uses grain particles as the base for cultivating animal muscle and fat cells.
The researchers at Yonsei University treated rice grains with enzymes to create a suitable environment for cell growth before infusing…