In a yet another giant step forward for sustainable seafood, Forsea Foods has unveiled its cell-cultivated eel, hosting its first official tasting at the elegant Tel-Aviv restaurant “a”.
The event marked a significant milestone for the start-up, which aims to protect endangered fish species through innovative organoid technology. This technique allows fish cells to grow into three-dimensional tissues, mirroring natural processes, without the environmental impact of traditional fishing or aquafarming.
The exclusive tasting event welcomed a select group of 40 guests, including influential figures from the food industry, Japanese embassy representatives, and journalists. The attendees were treated to a menu highlighting Forsea’s cell-cultivated unagi kabayaki; grilled eel on a bed of aromatic rice, a dish renowned in Japanese cuisine and now recreated sustainably.
Source: Various Forsea Foods - Immediately above Roee Nir, CEO and co-founder of Forsea addressing invited guests.
Roee Nir, CEO and co-founder of Forsea, shared, "Forsea’s unique organoid technology has the potential to overcome many of the industry bottlenecks in bringing cultivated meat to the consumer plate. Since the start of the year, we made significant advancements in improving our cell lines. We also have been working diligently to enhance our recipes."
Chef Yuval Ben Neriah, known for his expertise in Asian cuisine, played a key role in ensuring the cell-cultivated eel met gastronomic standards. "As a chef who spent many years tantalising diners with fine Asian cuisine, this project with Forsea has been particularly exciting as it marks my first venture into future food and the world of cell-cultured seafood and its resonating sustainability message," says Ben Neriah.
The feedback from the tasting was overwhelmingly positive, with several guests noting they could not distinguish the cultivated eel from its traditional counterpart. This innovative product, free from pollutants and microplastics, not only offers a delicious alternative but also contributes to the preservation of aquatic environments.
Source: Forsea Foods - Slide Various plated eel dishes
Forsea aims for a commercial launch by 2026, as it continues to forge strategic partnerships, particularly in Japan. Takahashi Seiichiro, Japan’s Deputy Chief of Mission to Israel, praised the initiative, "I would like to thank Forsea for choosing eel, an endangered species but indispensable for the Japanese and Asian diet. Introducing the first cell-cultivated eel is the accomplished result of great comprehensive corporate efforts."
With seed backing from notable investors and support from the Israeli Innovation Authority, Forsea Foods is well positioned to lead the new wave of ethical and sustainable seafood solutions, setting the stage for exciting times in the global food industry.
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