Cultivated meat, also known as lab-grown meat, is made from animal tissue but without the need to farm and slaughter whole animals. Instead, a small number of animal cells are placed in a nutrient-rich medium inside an incubator where they multiply rapidly, resulting in a product that looks, cooks, and tastes like animal meat. While the initial cells come from animals, new methods are being developed to produce growth mediums without animal use. This process has the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of meat production and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Although cultivated meat is not vegan as it consists of actual animal tissue, it could be a viable option for those who are vegan to reduce animal suffering or protect the planet. Even if individuals choose not to consume cultivated meat themselves, supporting its development can help reduce the demand for traditional animal farming, which is associated with animal suffering and environmental degradation. Cultivated meat has the potential to create a more sustainable food system that benefits both animals and the planet.