Meati Foods-backed review flags nutrient-dense mycelium can “address world hunger”

12 Jan 2024 — As Meati Foods announces a retail expansion of its Eat Meati product line in the US, researchers suggest that the company’s core ingredient, mycelium, has the potential to address malnutrition as a nutritious, desirable, scalable, affordable and environmentally sustainable product. 

Mycelium, or mushroom root, forms the network of fungal threads responsible for mushroom production. It offers a source of quality protein, fiber and essential micronutrients while delivering on flavor.