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Is \u201clab-grown\u201d meat vegan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at the facts. First, the term \u201clab-grown\u201d is decreasing in popularity in favor of terms like \u201ccultivated,\u201d \u201ccell-based,\u201d or \u201cclean meat,\u201d depending on the brand. All of these phrases refer to meat grown from animal cells in a controlled environment. There\u2019s no guarantee that these animal cells have been collected without slaughter, and consumers must hold companies accountable to make sure that their products aren\u2019t replacing one cruel food system with another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next, when you consider that animals on today\u2019s farms<\/a> are confined, mutilated, and slaughtered, causing them immense pain and suffering, the development of cultivated meat can spare countless animals and has the potential to save billions <\/em>more as it becomes more commercially available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, it\u2019s environmentally friendly. It stops animals on farms from contributing to the climate catastrophe<\/a>, air and water pollution, deforestation, and other forms of environmental destruction. It requires only 1% of the land and 4% of the water that\u2019s currently used to raise and kill animals for food, and it may reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 96%. Research also shows that the process requires between 7% and 45% less energy than taking the same amount of flesh from slaughtered animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, Is Cultivated Meat Vegan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Well, it does start with animal cells. But it\u2019s a game-changer for animals, the planet, and food sustainability. Would a vegan eat cell-based meat? Some would continue to enjoy black bean burgers or other vegan foods, while others are ready to take a bite out of anything that doesn\u2019t harm animals. It\u2019s a personal choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does PETA Approve of Cell-Based Meat?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, PETA is in favor of cell-based meat! Why? Because it could end animal agriculture<\/strong>, sparing billions of animals from cruelty. We\u2019ll support anything that leads us in that direction, on one condition. The companies offering the product must not test on mice, rats, or any other animals who can\u2019t consent unless explicitly required by law. Eat Just and Wildtype are among the progressive companies<\/a> that are developing cell-based meat without harming animals on a farm or in a laboratory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mere concept of cultured meat shows that more humans realize that it\u2019s unethical and unsustainable to eat butchered animals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When cultivated meat becomes more widely available, many of our problems, including some ethical and ecological ones, will be significantly reduced. But there\u2019s no reason to wait. We can all enjoy tasty vegan foods right now! Check out some of PETA\u2019s vegan recipes<\/a>, and encourage everyone you know to take PETA\u2019s 3-week vegan challenge<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Order Your Free Vegan Starter Kit Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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