World’s First Cultivated Eel, and Franklin Farms’ Disney-Inspired Veggie Adventures
Also: Pureture partners with South Korea’s third-largest dairy producer to launch vegan casein products
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🇮🇱 Forsea unveils ‘world’s first’ cultivated eel
The Israeli startup has successfully created a cell-based prototype of freshwater eel, specifically the Japanese unagi (Anguilla japonica), which replicates the traditional eel’s tender texture and rich flavour.
The startup collaborated with renowned chef Katsumi Kusumoto to craft traditional Japanese dishes using the cell-cultivated eel, demonstrating its culinary potential and refinement in both texture and flavour.
Forsea’s unique approach uses organoid technology for their cell-based eel, forming 3D…
