Europe’s First Lab-Generated Meat and Naga Jolokia Pepper

The UK is the first European country to approve the sale of lab-grown meat. It’s a pet product called Meatly, a cell-cultured chicken. Pet lovers are increasingly faced with the dilemma of whether to feed their pets meat from animals or other sources. A study by the University of Winchester found that 50% of pet owners surveyed would feed their pets meat from a lab. Another study suggests that the pet food industry similarly impacts the climate of the Philippines, the world’s 13th most populous country.

Ultra-processed foods, scientifically linked to poor health, such as by increasing the risk of obesity and heart disease, make up two-thirds of the calories consumed daily by British children aged 11 to 18. They are more likely to be consumed by white young people and those from poor backgrounds. Ultra-processed foods include ice cream, processed meat, crisps, mass-produced bread, breakfast cereals, biscuits, and fizzy drinks. The study was conducted by the University of Cambridge and the University of Bristol.

A dozen or so Japanese schoolchildren were hospitalized after eating spicy Naga Jolokia ‘curry chips R 18+’, intended for people aged 18 and over. In 2007, the Guinness Book of Records recognized Naga Jolokia as the world’s hottest chilli pepper. Spicy snacks have recently gained popularity, often as a result of social media challenges. For example, Denmark recently recalled Korean ramen noodles with a high concentration of chilli extract in the broth mixture.