Unveiling the Science From Cells to Cultivated Food

Abstract

The food crisis has been a crucial concern to meet the rising food demand worldwide. Cellular agriculture could be a prominent solution for sustainable food production. One of the main aims for cellular agriculture is to increase the capacity of the food to feed the increasing world population, whilst maintaining the quality of the environment and food. Therefore, this chapter introduces cellular agriculture as one of the latest food bioengineering technologies. Then, the principles and factors of cultivating cultured meat and plant tissues are discussed. Furthermore, applications of the cultivated food are explored. Following this, the ethical aspects and the challenges that will direct the future perspectives were discussed. Being at an early stage of venture in the food industry, the benefits and significant improvements of cellular agriculture will make it the most effective alternative in the food industry.