Lab grown fish meat

Source-This post on lab grown fish meat has been created based on the article “How to grow seafood outside the sea — and why a Govt lab in Kochi has taken up this project” published in “The Indian Express”  on 30 January 2024.

Why in the news?

The ICAR-CMFRI in Kochi has partnered with a start-up for lab-grown fish meat. It is the first initiative of its kind in the country.

About lab grown fish meat

Process: Cultivated fish meat is produced by isolating specific cells from fish and growing them in a laboratory setting using media that is free of animal components.
The final product is expected to replicate the flavour, texture, and nutritional qualities of ‘real’ fish meat.

Significance of this initiative

1) It will address the ever-growing demand for seafood, and reduce excessive pressure on wild resources.

2) It would help in minimising overfishing and protect marine environment.

3) It would ensure food and nutritional security.

4) Lab grown fish meat would be antibiotics- and environmental contamination-free.

About Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute

Established– by the government of India on 3 February 1947.
Concerned ministry-Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Headquarter- Kochi, Kerala

UPSC Syllabus-Economy and science & technology.