Is 3D Printed Meat the Next Trend in 3D Printed Food?

3D printing has seen some remarkable advances over the past few years. Improved technology has paved the way for more varied printing materials, making additive manufacturing a more versatile production method. One of the more intriguing developments to come out of this field is 3D printed food.NASA began researching 3D printed food in 2006 and made a machine that could print pizzas in 2013. More recently, food tech companies have started to pursue 3D printed meat. As consumer concerns over meat grow, this 3D printed alternative could revolutionize the food tech industry.Developments in 3D Printed MeatOn June 30, food tech startup Redefine Meat unveiled the first plant-based steak alternative, the Alt-Steak. Not only is the Alt-Steak an entirely vegan steak, but it’s also 3D printed. High-end restaurants will start featuring Alt-Steaks later this year, with Redefine Meat pursuing large-scale production in 2021.Redefine Meat isn’t the only company pursuing 3D printed meat, either. Another startup, Aleph Farms, uses bovine cell-based bioprinting to print meat that mimics beef at the cellular level. In theory, this process produces something with texture and taste identical to farm-grown beef.Recreating meat’s texture has proven a challenge for years, but 3D printed food is getting closer. Spanish ...


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