World’s First Cultivated Eel, and Franklin Farms’ Disney-Inspired Veggie Adventures

The Israeli startup has successfully created a cell-based prototype of freshwater eel, specifically the Japanese unagi (Anguilla japonica), which replicates the traditional eel’s tender texture and rich flavour. The startup collaborated with renowned chef Katsumi Kusumoto to craft traditional Japanese dishes using the cell-cultivated eel, demonstrating its culinary potential and refinement in both texture and flavour. Forsea’s unique approach uses organoid technology for their cell-based eel, forming 3D microtissues of fat and muscle without scaffolding, simplifying production, and enhancing scalability. This method is expected to address industry challenges and supply bottlenecks while also being more efficient and cost-effective as it decreases the reliance on growth factors. <a href="https://eshansamaranayake.medium.com/worlds-first-cultivated-eel-and-franklin-farms-disney-inspired-veggie-adventures-c8d0a0bdbe98">Read More</a>