Kim, H. J., Jo, C., Lee, J. Y., Lee, Y. Y. 2026. Opportunities using corp-derived mateirlas as scaffolds and culture media supplements for cultivated meat production. Food Reviews International. https://doi.org/10.1080/87559129.2026.2725093.

ABSTRACT
Cultivated meat offers a sustainable alternative to conventional livestock production, but its commercialization remains constrained by high production costs, reliance on animal-derived culture media, and difficulties in achieving the desired texture and sensory quality. Composite cultivated
meat systems incorporating crop-derived materials offer a scalable solution. This review examines crop-derived scaffolds and culture media supplements
for these systems. Crop proteins, polysaccharides, matrices, peptides, carbohydrates, minerals, and phytochemicals support cell attachment, tissue formation, and growth while reducing serum dependence. Key processing technologies, such as extrusion, gelation, 3D printing, and freeze-drying,
are also highlighted. Finally, major research gaps include standardized material selection, cell-specific optimization, storage and processing evaluation,
and greater use of cultivar diversity.

KEYWORDS
Crop-derived materials; cultivated meat; culture media; scaffold