Lab Grown Meat Approved – Watch Out for These Labels

The US government has given the green light for Meat that’s not just Meat but grown in labs from animal cells! While this type of Meat still costs more than traditional options like beef, chicken, or pork, you’ll soon see it in restaurants and on supermarket shelves too.


California is leading the way with two trailblazing companies, Good Meat, and Upside Foods. They’ve been given the green signal to sell chicken – but not your usual barnyard variety. This chicken comes from cells in a lab, not a farm! The big plus here? It means less waste from animals, no need to grow tons of feed, and fewer cows, sheep, or pigs munching up our green pastures.


The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave this idea a thumbs-up, saying that lab-made Meat is perfectly safe for us. Now, with the go-ahead to start selling, these California companies say it’s a vast, world-changing moment. They’re on the brink of a meaty revolution!


How do they do it? They take cells from a living animal or even a fertilized egg and then grow them in the lab. What comes out is something like a sheet of Meat. From there, they can shape it into cutlets, nuggets, or even sausages. Good Meat has already been doing this in Singapore, and it’s been a huge hit!

In fact, are already 150 companies exploring this idea worldwide. As more and more of them start making lab-grown Meat, the price should come down. Soon, it could be just as affordable as the Meat you buy at the store now.

The only hiccup? People might need some time and information to get used to the idea. A recent survey showed that over half of American adults aren’t ready to try it. They’re a bit worried about safety and think it sounds odd. But as this meaty revolution unfolds, they might just change their minds!