Posted on 11/19/2019 10:32:35 PM PST by BenLurkin
Appropriately named Air Protein, the Bay Area company allegedly used technology developed by NASA, to transform carbon dioxide (CO2) into protein, the same way plants do. During the 1960’s, the U.S. space agency started looking for a way to feed astronauts on a year-long mission by relying on the one resource its crew produced in abundance – CO2. During their research, scientists discovered a class of microbes called hydrogenotrophs able to convert carbon dioxide into protein. The resulting powder could be used to create pastas and shakes, but Air Protein now wants to use it to create a meat alternative.
The California-based startup reportedly perfected the process developed by NASA scientists to the point where the CO2-based protein can be created in “hours, not months”, in fermentation tanks filled with carbon dioxide and various other nutrients.
No word on flavor though, something that could make or break it. We’ll find out next year, when the company hopes to launch a commercial version.
Interestingly, the sector of air-based proteins is already pretty competitive, with companies like Solar Foods having already announced their own innovative products, like a protein-rich food called Solein made from electricity, water and air.
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Because we don’t already have plants..
Move over bacon!
Tast changes by the smells in the air.
I’ll sell you some bullsmoke.
I’ll sell you some bullsmoke.
That day back in 2025, when the Cow really did ‘jump over’ the Moon!
i don’t thin k people are ready for swallwell fart burgers
Air biscuits!
Reminds me of a snifter of scotch from the 3 Stooges.
Swalwell had a chance to hold it in and he blew it.
He will, from this day forward, be known forever as Whistlebritches
NOTHING for Sale!
Nothing, I have absolutely nothing for sale!
It’s the Venezuelan Diet!
the peasants are revolting... You better believe it!
I can see how these microbes could convert CO2 plus water into carbohydrates, but in order to make protein, they also need nitrogen and a little bit of sulfur.
Nonsense - people in Kalifornistan have been swallowing his farts and BS for years. Apparently if you live on the left coast* his and Pelosi's kind of fecal matter tastes good (It must be and acquired taste)
*Swallwell was originally a masshole, so I suspect there is a market for his reprocessed sh!t in Boston too.
God save us from these people.
Seriously.
Please.
I’m begging you.
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