Researchers create bulk fat from cells with similar texture and composition to fat tissue from farm animals (IMAGE)

Tufts University

Researchers create bulk fat from cells with similar texture and composition to fat tissue from farm animals

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Fat contributes texture and distinct flavor to farm raised beef (shown here) and other meats. Researchers have replicated the texture and composition of natural fat in fat tissue grown from cells.

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Mike Silver, Tufts University

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