First test tube burger unveiled
The world's first test-tube burger, made from lab-grown meat, has been cooked and eaten in London. The 5oz (142g) patty, which cost £250,000 to produce, was dished up by its creator before an invited audience.
First verdict on burger made from lab-produced beef
The first two people to taste a burger made with lab-produced meat have delivered their verdicts.
Nutritional scientist Hanni Rutzler said the burger tasted "close to meat" but that it was "not that juicy". Food writer Josh Schonwald agreed that the "texture has a feel like meat," but added that it was strange to eat a burger without ketchup.
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