If you weren’t vegetarian before, perhaps it’s time to make the
switch. Scientists in Japan have now created a way to synthesize
“beef steaks” from human feces. The discovery was made after a
Tokyo sewage plant approached scientists, asking them if they
could figure out a way to utilize all the sewage sludge lying
around. Researchers took on the challenge and discovered that
the sewage contained high amounts of protein. They extracted the
protein molecules, paired them with a reaction enhancer and then
used an exploder to create their finished product: a faux steak
comprised of protein, carbs, fats and minerals. To make the
steak slightly more inviting, researchers then colored it with
red food dye and added some soy protein for richer flavor.
They’ve since asked people to eat the stuff in taste tests. The
verdict? Tastes like beef. Now that they’ve successfully created
the faux poo meat, their goal is to reduce the cost so people
can afford it. The product is much more eco-friendly compared to
the meatpackin