In
2013, the first “clean” hamburger (real beef grown outside an
animal) debuted in London, paving the way for a future free of the suffering
and slaughter of billions of factory-farmed animals.
The
creation of this clean burger allowed scientists to perfect the process.
But
with
a price tag of roughly $330,000, it was obviously cost
prohibitive.
A
lot has changed since then. Clean meat, which
is made from cells without the need to raise
or slaughter animals, has not
only gained tremendous
attention but may soon be affordable and available at your local
grocery store.
Just a few months ago, Memphis Meats
debuted the world’s first clean chicken and duck meat:
Memphis Meats CEO Dr. Uma Valeti told The Good Food
Institute:
Chicken and duck are at the center of the table in so many cultures around the world, but the way conventional poultry is raised creates huge problems for the environment, animal welfare, and human health. We aim to produce meat in a better way so that it is delicious, affordable and sustainable.
“But
it’s still meat! I’ll never eat that!
So
don’t. Whether we would eat clean meat ourselves, we should support any effort
to replace meat from animals with truly humane alternatives.
Those
of us who have switched to a
plant-based diet know that vegan foods can be incredibly satisfying. The
fact remains, however, that the majority of people
still eat meat, and these clean meats can provide a humane, sustainable, and
affordable alternative.
This could
completely transform the way the world eats.
Animal
agriculture accounts for an overwhelming amount
of greenhouse gas as well as excessive water use
and pollution. Clean meat
would also eliminate the harmful environmental effects of raising animals at
factory farms.
And if
that weren’t enough, the end of factory farming would benefit
local communities plagued by pollution from these facilities and end
the rampant overuse of antibiotics on farmed
animals.
In
short, producing meat without animal slaughter has enormous potential to change
the world for the better.
—
As it
stands, the best thing compassionate people can do to stop the horrific
suffering of animals raised for meat is to leave meat off
their plates altogether. And fortunately, there are tons of delicious, totally meat-free options that are sure to satisfy even the most devout carnivore.
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