Israeli biotechnologists from Jewish University of Jerusalem have introduced a new bioreactor for the production of artificial meat, which significantly reduces the cost of receiving it. Innovative technology can significantly reduce the cost of artificial meat, bringing it closer to the price of organic chicken meat from farms in the United States, where chickens are grown in environmental conditions.
Technological breakthrough in the production of artificial meat
The new bioreactor is designed by Professor Yakov Nakhmias and his team. The main advantage of this technology is the increase in cell density and the abandonment of expensive components that are traditionally used for cell growing. The high cost of artificial meat is often associated with the need to constantly add expensive components to cell culture and low cell density, due to the accumulation of toxic products such as lactic acid and ammonia.
Flow filtration system to reduce costs
Solving these problems was made possible by the flow system of flow, designed to separate cells, proteins and other molecules from toxic products of vital activity. This system allows you to continuously cultivate muscle cells and other components of meat, reducing the need for expensive albumins, vitamins and growth factors.
Research results
Studies have shown that due to the new technology, the cost of the nutrient medium was reduced five times, and the density of cells in the bioreactor increased 4.3-6.5 times. This reduces the cost of each kilogram of artificial chicken to $ 13.7, which is compared to the price of organic chicken fillet in the US.
Professor Nakhmas noted that the new bioreactor brings us closer to creating a full alternative for traditional poultry farms and has the potential to make artificial meat more accessible to consumers. This technology opens new prospects for the development of artificial meat industry and can be an important step in reducing the environmental impact of traditional meat production.
