Imagin…wait for it….wait for it….wait for it…dairy! That’s right. This post is so amazing that it is going to be talked about for a long time just like one of Barney Stinson’s legendary stories from How I Met Your Mother for the world is about to be introduced to cow milk that doesn’t come from a cow!
According to New Atlas:
“An Israel-based startup is the latest looking to produce milk without a cow or any other even-toed ungulate. Co-founded by Professor Tamir Tuller of Tel Aviv University, Imagindairy is looking at ways to use bioengineered yeast cells to produce milk proteins for milk and cheese products.
Each year, the world produces over 840 million tonnes of milk. Not only is the white stuff consumed by the glass, it’s also the source for a remarkable range of products, including cheeses, yogurts, butter, and various kinds of cream. It’s even used as fertilizer, paint, and fabrics.
However, there is a trend to move away from milk due to environmental, ethical, or health concerns. Unfortunately, many plant-based milk substitutes have their own drawbacks – not the least of which is that many people find their taste unpleasant.
Imagindairy’s answer is to use bioengineered yeast to not only eliminate the middlecow, but also as a way to improve upon conventional milk by eliminating cholesterol, lactose, and somatic cells. Though not yet ready for market, the company says that the final product will have to have the color, smell, and taste of cow-based milk.”
Legendary indeed.
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