Decarbonizing Coffee & Chocolate (with Alan Perlstein @ California Cultured)

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Michael and Jenny had the privilege to have an insightful conversation with Alan Perlstein, CEO of California Cultured in the newest CC Pod. A pioneer in food tech and climate, Alan's mission is to address the detrimental environmental impact of traditional food production.

California Cultured is focusing on cell-cultured chocolate and coffee, aiming to revolutionize these industries. The process eliminates the need for vast tracts of land, reducing deforestation and carbon emissions. By contrast, cell-cultured products require minimal land use and produce significantly lower emissions.

California Cultured’s novel fermentation process not only enhances product flavor but also offers health benefits. This process is scalable and has already been successfully applied at industrial levels in plant cell culture, reaching up to 100,000 liters - around 5X the scale reached in large cell-cultured meat systems.

Alan envisions a future where production of chocolate and coffee is domestic and local, drastically reducing the pollution from international shipping. Currently, a typical bar of chocolate travels over 5,000 miles before reaching a consumer, contributing to its carbon footprint.

California Cultured's work represents a significant step towards a sustainable food industry. By offering consumers healthier and more environmentally friendly options, they are helping to shape a future where delicious food doesn't come at the expense of our planet.

Visit cacultured.com to learn more!

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