Scientists achieve breakthrough in producing 'butter from air'

In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists at Savor, an American company backed by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, have successfully produced butter using only carbon dioxide and hydrogen from the air.

The innovative process marks the beginning of a new era in food production, as scientists are now working on creating milk, ice cream, and cheese using the same thermochemical technology.

Savor's method produces fat that is currently only obtained from animals, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional dairy products.

According to Bill Gates, the production process involves heating carbon dioxide from the air and hydrogen from water to separate fatty acids and prepare fat. 

In a blog post, Gates said that the method does not require animals or plants, making it an environmentally friendly solution.

The United Nations (UN) has highlighted the significant impact of domesticated livestock on harmful gas emissions and deforestation for palm oil production. 

The American billionaire believes that laboratory-produced fats and oils can play a crucial role in mitigating climate change.

Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) acknowledged that keeping the price of this eco-friendly butter competitive is a significant challenge. 

The research findings were published in the journal Nature Stability.