A Comprehensive Outlook on Cultured Meat and Conventional Meat Production

Proponents present cultured meat as a viable alternative to traditional animalbased meat production to meet the increasing demands of the growing population. This review aims to compare this subject across various dimensions, such as resource requirements, nutritional aspects, cost structure, consumer acceptance, and market trends, by focusing on recent publications. Cultured meat can be produced by applying existing cell culture practices and bio-manufacturing methods to produce tissue or dietary proteins suitable for human consumption. Studies have shown that cultured meat has some advantages over conventional meat in issues such as the environment and animal meat-related diseases. Cultured meat is a promising but early-stage technology with significant technical challenges in terms of production costs and optimized methodology. Cultured meat cannot completely achieve the texture, taste, and nutritional values of conventional meat. Religious beliefs, price, ethical values, and regional factors are important considerations in consumers' perceptions of cultured meat. Currently, the level of research conducted on aspects such as consumer acceptance, cost, texture, taste, and other characteristics closely resembling conventional meat will directly influence its entry into the market, its success in the market, and its acceptance by consumers. There is a need for further research and analysis with the joint participation of academic and sectoral stakeholders to address all technical, social, and economic dimensions.