Meat analogues

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How food scientists are developing tasty alternatives to traditional meat

There are many reasons to eat less meat. You might not want animals to die to feed you. You might be worried about animal welfare or how eating too much meat can harm your health. Or you might be concerned about meat’s environmental impact. Read the article to discover how food scientists are using different ingredients and production techniques to replicate the taste and texture of meat and how they’re even growing it in the lab!

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