Inspired by the desire for healthier yet flavorful alternatives, Mission Barns has developed animal-free, cultured pork fat, which recently received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, making it the first such product on the market. This innovative fat, grown from a small pig biopsy in a specialized bioreactor, is easier and more cost-effective to produce than cultured muscle cells and significantly enhances the taste of plant-based meats. Mission Barns is initially launching bacon, meatball, and sausage alternatives using its fat combined with pea protein, and plans to primarily supply other food manufacturers, enabling them to create tastier and potentially healthier alternative meat products by reducing the need for artificial flavorings and excessive salt.
Source: Mission Barns is betting that animal-free pork fat will make artificial meat delicious | TechCrunch