CytoNest Inc., a startup from the University of Georgia, has released CytoSurge 3D, an edible fiber-based scaffold for cell cultures. The product is designed for various applications, including cell research, biopharmaceuticals, cell therapeutics, and cultivated meat and seafood production.

CytoSurge 3D features ultra-long strands made with CytoNest's proprietary fiber drawing technology. The scaffold claims to mimic the natural structure of meat, allows nutrient flow, supports high-density 3D cell growth, and is customizable and scalable.

Analyst QuickTake: Scaffolding solutions like CytoSurge allow cell-cultured meat producers to develop whole-cut meat alternatives that visually mimic conventional meat and seafood options. However, these require costly growth factors which could contribute toward a higher final price. In contrast, organoid technology, which companies like Forsea Foods use, bypasses the scaffolding stage, allowing more cost-effective production.