“Meati Foods Secures US Patent for MushroomRoot Food Applications, Reveals Health Benefits”
Meati Foods Secures US Patent for MushroomRoot Food Applications
Meati Foods, a leading animal-free meat company in the US, has recently secured a patent for its innovative MushroomRoot food applications. This patent represents a significant milestone in the company’s journey to revolutionize the food industry with plant-based alternatives.
Patent Marks a Major Milestone for Meati Foods
The patent, which covers a composition of matter containing Neurospora crassa or MushroomRoot, is a testament to Meati Foods’ relentless efforts in pioneering new food applications. “The patent is a culmination of our years-long journey to have our foundational work with MushroomRoot and its wide-ranging food applications acknowledged and protected,” said Justin Whiteley, Meati Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer.
MushroomRoot’s Health Benefits Revealed in AI-Driven Study
Alongside the patent announcement, Meati Foods also revealed the results of an AI-driven study conducted in collaboration with PIPA. The study reportedly unveiled a range of health benefits associated with MushroomRoot, including addressing prevalent nutritional deficiencies and enhancing cardiovascular health. This is attributed to the product’s “whole food nutrient density”.
Whiteley added, “Receiving our patent just after our AI initiative highlighted MushroomRoot’s significant potential for consumer health benefits is truly remarkable. The applications of MushroomRoot are truly limitless, and we’re in the driver’s seat with a mission to increase its consumption in service of healthier people and a healthier planet.”
USPTO Grants Patent to Meati Foods
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued U.S. Patent No. 11,751,596 to Meati Foods on September 12. This patent ensures Meati Foods’ exclusivity over its Neurospora crassa-based inventions until 2039.
MushroomRoot’s Versatility in Cooking
According to Meati Foods, the patented MushroomRoot is highly versatile and can be used in a variety of food products. These include whole-cut steaks, ground meats, seafood, powders, and shelf-stable foods.
Future Plans for MushroomRoot
Meati Foods plans to leverage the health benefits of MushroomRoot to create consumer-friendly health claims and deepen the scientific understanding of its potential health benefits. The company’s immediate focus is to translate these health benefits into tangible products that consumers can enjoy.
Dr. Roberta Holt, a member of the UC Davis Department of Nutrition and Meati’s Science Advisory Board, said, “PIPA’s findings in this initial research using AI greatly accelerates our understanding of the wide range of public health benefits possible from regular consumption of mycelium as a whole food.”
She further added, “The unexpected discovery of additional potentially beneficial compounds that are quite rare further emphasizes the importance of integrating AI into research to accelerate our scientific understanding of the complexity of whole food products like Meati, and their potential role in human health.”
In conclusion, the patent for MushroomRoot is a significant step forward for Meati Foods and the plant-based food industry as a whole. It not only validates the company’s innovative approach but also opens up new possibilities for healthier and more sustainable food options.