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Rice made out of beef is the food of the future

Source: Yonsei University/PA Wire

Scientists have grown beef cells in rice grains for the first time.

Researchers in South Korea say their cultured beef rice could offer a more affordable protein food source – with a smaller carbon footprint.

Describing the “nutritious and flavourful hybrid food”, they said their hybrid rice has 8 per cent more protein and

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