Making Fake Meat Real: How Scientists are Tricking Your Tongue

Science & Food
By Catherine Hu
May 12, 2015 7:00 PMNov 20, 2019 2:36 AM

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Fake meat is often associated with a tough, flavorless texture that is added to dishes to provide protein. However, fake meat is no longer just glutinous balls or tofu hidden beneath sauces. From plant protein derived meats to in vitro preparations, there is much more to synthetic meat than what meets the tongue.

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