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    Singapore strengthens the development of plant-based seafood

    • Last Update: 2022-01-07
    • Source: Internet
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    From Fishfocus December 31 news, " Riben Economic News" announced that Singapore food science and technology start-ups "Shiok Meats" due to production test room aquaculture seafood unique technology and the potential benefits to society, won the first "Nikkei Asia Prize" ( Nikkei Asia Award)
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    Founded in 2018, Shiok Meats is a unique company in the emerging alternative food industry in Asia, focusing on artificial technology of shrimp, lobster and crab
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    As the global population grows, its products may contribute to food security, solve environmental damage caused by overfishing and fishing grounds, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, alleviate water and energy consumption, and land occupation
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    36-year-old Sriram is a stem cell scientist interested in farming meat technology and co-founded Shiok Meats with 34-year-old Ling Ka Yi.
    Shiok means “delicious” in Singaporean slang.
    Both of them were Singaporeans before.
    Scientists in scientific and technological research institutions
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    Shiok Meats produces shrimps, lobsters and crabs, but the products have not yet been commercialized.
    This laboratory-grown meat can be mixed with other ingredients such as pork and chicken to make dumplings and spring rolls
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      Unlike plant-based proteins that use raw materials such as soybeans, Shiok Meats products are made from animal cells, and the company believes that the meat tastes closer to real seafood
    .
     
      The company hopes to sell its meat products to restaurants and cooperate with food processing companies to produce ready-to-eat products.
    It plans to start commercial sales in mid-2023
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      Recently, alternative meat has attracted people's attention.
    Supporters said that as the world's population grows, they hope that alternative meat can improve the environment, reduce food waste, and help solve potential food crises in the future
    .
     
      The Singaporean government is keen to create a friendly business environment and cultivate a number of alternative meat start-ups to develop new food technologies for the future
    .
    Shiok Meats plans to build a pilot plant in Singapore next year to enhance its research and production capabilities
    .
    Japanese experimental farmed seafood
     
      Founded in 2018, Shiok Meats is a unique company in the emerging alternative food industry in Asia, focusing on artificial technology of shrimp, lobster and crab
    .
    As the global population grows, its products may contribute to food security, solve environmental damage caused by overfishing and fishing grounds, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, alleviate water and energy consumption, and land occupation
    .
     
      36-year-old Sriram is a stem cell scientist interested in farming meat technology and co-founded Shiok Meats with 34-year-old Ling Ka Yi.
    Shiok means “delicious” in Singaporean slang.
    Both of them were Singaporeans before.
    Scientists in scientific and technological research institutions
    .
     
      Shiok Meats produces shrimps, lobsters and crabs, but the products have not yet been commercialized.
    This laboratory-grown meat can be mixed with other ingredients such as pork and chicken to make dumplings and spring rolls
    .
     
      Unlike plant-based proteins that use raw materials such as soybeans, Shiok Meats products are made from animal cells, and the company believes that the meat tastes closer to real seafood
    .
     
      The company hopes to sell its meat products to restaurants and cooperate with food processing companies to produce ready-to-eat products.
    It plans to start commercial sales in mid-2023
    .
     
      Recently, alternative meat has attracted people's attention.
    Supporters said that as the world's population grows, they hope that alternative meat can improve the environment, reduce food waste, and help solve potential food crises in the future
    .
     
      The Singaporean government is keen to create a friendly business environment and cultivate a number of alternative meat start-ups to develop new food technologies for the future
    .
    Shiok Meats plans to build a pilot plant in Singapore next year to enhance its research and production capabilities
    .
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