Scientists create 'meaty' rice for eco-friendly protein

Korean scientists have invented a new hybrid food, consisting of beef muscle and fat cells grown inside grains of rice

Bowl of pink rice
The new hybrid food consists of beef muscle and fat cells grown inside grains of rice
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What happened?

Korean scientists said Wednesday they've invented a new hybrid food, consisting of beef muscle and fat cells grown inside grains of rice. The experimental "meaty" rice was developed to be an affordable and eco-friendly source of protein.

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