In an office block a 15-minute drive outside Gothenburg, you’ll find the dozen-strong team — and mascot dog — of Millow, a startup working on mycelium-based foods. I'm at the startup's offices to try a mix of different products it makes, such as a vegan alternative to Swedish meatballs, doner kebab and taco mince. The meatballs they serve me are okay, but the taco mince is tasty, and has a nice crunch to it.
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