Company Adds Mammoth DNA to Plant-Based Burgers Get a Prehistoric Flavor Boost

Step back in time with a mouthwatering twist on plant-based burgers! Belgian startup Paleo has infused its burgers with the DNA of the long-extinct woolly mammoth. The result? A meat-free burger with a more intense and meatier taste than your average cow-based alternative.

Using precision fermentation technology, Paleo develops various animal heme proteins, like those found in beef, chicken, pork, lamb, tuna, and even mammoth. These myoglobins are added to meat substitutes, giving them a meaty taste and the red color typically associated with a juicy steak.

But how did Paleo obtain mammoth DNA? The company utilized short DNA sequences from a 1.2 million-year-old fossil found at the Center for Palaeogenetics in Stockholm, Sweden. By comparing these fragments with Asian and African elephant DNA, Paleo reconstructed a full sequence for mammoth myoglobin.

When added to plant-based burgers, mammoth myoglobin gave them a more intense taste, aroma, and richer color than cow myoglobin. While a meat science specialist expressed uncertainty about how different myoglobins would impact flavor, it’s hard to deny the appeal of this unique creation.

Paleo’s innovative mammoth myoglobin has been in development for two years, with patent applications pending. Another company, Australian cultured meat company Vow, also recently revealed its own “mammoth meatball.” However, due to allergy concerns, no one has tasted Vow’s creation yet.

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While Paleo’s mammoth-infused burgers won’t be hitting grocery store shelves anytime soon, the company is optimistic about the potential for its intense flavor and color stability in the food industry. As a B2B company, Paleo sells its proteins to food manufacturers looking to enhance their meat substitutes.

So, why not urge your favorite plant-based food brands to consider incorporating mammoth myoglobin into their products? It’s an exciting opportunity to add a prehistoric twist to sustainable eating and truly savor the taste of the past!

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