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It is time for change…
Producing enough food for a growing world population while reducing environmental damage is an immense challenge. The cultivation of cell-based meat and fish has great potential to reduce the use of resources. Currently, only the production of thin layers of cultivated meat and fish is possible, which limits the offering to minced or processed products. To cultivate whole cuts, the development of novel cell-growth scaffolds is essential.
Livestock breeding has a significant impact on our resources and environment. A study released by CE Delft shows that compared with conventional beef, meat cultivated directly from cells may cause up to 92% less global warming, 93% less air pollution, and use up to 95% less land as well as 78% less water.
To control the transmission of animal pathogens to humans (zoonosis), antibiotics are commonly and indiscriminately employed in meat production, elevating the threat of antibiotic resistance in humans. Cultivated meat eliminates this need and can help mitigate the risk.
Many people object to the slaughter of countless animals each year. What if there was a completely cruelty-free way of producing meat and fish products that circumvent the breeding of animals for consumption purposes altogether?
The magic lies in the scaffolding platform
Our scaffolding platform enables for each of our customers to pre-define the texture, nutritional value, taste, and other key attributes of the end product, with a level of detail that far exceeds current industry standards.
No matter which scaffold material formulation we are using, all our formulations are edible and food-grade. We have already produced scaffolds from a wide range of materials such as cellulose and alginate-based solutions, as well as plant proteins.
Our scaffolds are not just highly adaptable, but also very easy to integrate: there is no need to alter any current production process. This way, no large-sum investments or alteration of existing processes are required to bring the high-end market of cultivated products within reach.
Sallea’s scaffolds provide a sought-after solution
Precise pore control across two length scales and high cell viability on several material types enables the cultivation of whole-cut meat and fish filets.
- Improved cell migration
- Enhanced nutrient transport
- Freedom in materials
The scaffolds we produce provide a basis for the cultivation of high-value and high-texture proteins, fats, and tissues that would otherwise come from traditional agriculture. The novel method we utilize enables customisation to a degree that is significantly more advanced than current industry standards.
Our technology has a strong potential in the regenerative medicine field to produce customizable and defect-fillable scaffolds for tissue regeneration, also enabling a very high degree of customisation to each individual patient’s needs.
Our customizable scaffolds can also be used to mimic the natural surroundings of cells and bacteria, so that their response to medical treatments can be more accurately tested. We have already manufactured scaffolds from various relevant hydrogels and synthetic (bio)polymers for such applications.
Together, we can unlock the future. If not now, when?
Interested in partnering with us, or learning more about sallea’s scaffolds? Do not hesitate to contact us!