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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Science
Jastine Beatrice Yap

Israeli Company Produces First Lab-Grown Eel Meat

Unagi kabayaki is a dish comprised of marinated grilled eel over rice.

Scientists have successfully produced the world's first lab-grown eel meat in a groundbreaking development for sustainable protein production.

The extensive depletion of eel populations due to overfishing has led to soaring prices, but cultured eel presents a guilt-free alternative for enthusiasts of this delicacy.

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