Meati Foods announced the creation of the Meati Science Advisory Board (MSAB), composed of scientists in the fields of nutrition and food science, to research the spectrum of health benefits offered by mushroom root, a term used to describe the mycelium in Meati products. Research into other types of mycelia suggests it may also have positive impacts on heart health, digestion, the immune system and blood glucose levels. The MSAB was created to expand upon that research, exploring the full benefits of mycelium as a part of a regular diet, and developing a deeper understanding of the health potential of mycelium as a whole-food source of complete protein.
“Meati was founded on a commitment to develop food solutions good for the health of people and the planet, and we are excited to strengthen this commitment by working with the MSAB to unlock the vast potential of our mycelium and mycelia in general,” says Dr. Justin Whiteley, CTO and co-founder of Meati Foods. “At Meati, we believe consumers and the environment win when we invest in rigorous scientific understanding of our products, and the MSAB was created with that goal in mind.”