Made from cultured Japanese quail cells, Forged Parfait follows Forged’s internet-breaking release of the Mammoth Meatball last year. That creation, made from DNA of the extinct woolly mammoth, wasn't safe for human consumption, though the latest release is. Forged says Japanese quail was chosen because it's a familiar meat that isn't widely consumed.
Alternative protein and lab-grown meats have become the talk of the town in recent years, with an explosion of new ventures putting their own spin on creating meaty meals without the need for traditional livestock farming. As the idea continues to spread, a growing segment of the population is becoming keen to try a Petri dish dish (pun intended).
While most efforts on the market today have tried to replicate the natural texture of meat, one player is taking a different approach. Forged, a food brand by Vow that uses cell culturing meat technology to create meat, has introduced the Forged Parfait which has a melt-in-the-mouth consistency, similar to a smooth pâté.
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