The Metropolis

Scientist turns human shit into burgers

Mike Pollitt | Friday 17 June, 2011 11:18

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““Sewage mud” is exactly what you think it is – poop. [Scientist] Ikeda’s process begins by extracting protein and lipids from the “mud.” The lipids are then combined with a reaction enhancer, then whipped into “meat” in an exploder. Ikeda then makes the poop more savory, by adding soya and steak sauce.”

Those crazy Japanese! It might help cut down on greenhouse gases though, so the environmentally minded among you should form an orderly queue. [Via MetaFilter]

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