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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Can cell-cultured meat from stem cells pave the way for sustainable alternative protein?

Olga C. Nunes; Tiago Willian Buranello; Fabiana Farias; Jenyffer Rosero; Kaiana Recchia; Fabiana Fernandes Bressan

Current Research in Food Science · 2025

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Summary

This narrative review examines whether cell-cultured meat produced from stem cells represents a viable and sustainable alternative protein source. The paper likely synthesises current scientific literature on the biological, technological, environmental, and nutritional dimensions of cultivated meat, drawing on expertise in animal cell biology and food science. It probably identifies both the promise and the outstanding challenges — including production costs, scaffold development, and regulatory pathways — that must be addressed before cultivated meat can achieve broad commercial adoption.

UK applicability

Whilst this review appears to originate from a Brazilian research group and is international in scope, its findings are broadly applicable to the UK context, where cultivated meat regulation, investment, and public acceptance are active areas of policy and industry discussion, including ongoing engagement with the Food Standards Agency.

Key measures

Stem cell differentiation capacity; sustainability indicators; protein yield potential; production scalability; nutritional composition estimates

Outcomes reported

The paper examines the potential of cell-cultured meat derived from stem cells to serve as a sustainable alternative to conventional animal protein, likely reviewing current technological, nutritional, and environmental considerations. It probably assesses progress, limitations, and prospects for scalability and commercial viability.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Alternative & novel proteins
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Food supply chain
DOI
10.1016/j.crfs.2025.100979
Catalogue ID
NRmo3f02hq-09g

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