One kilo of printed matter, please!
The Israeli company Redefine Meat promises to print meat and raised 6 million US dollars with this idea last week. Thanks to this investment, we should be able to print vegan steaks as early as next year.
On Star Trek, I was always particularly impressed by the food distributor: you tell the machine what you want to eat and it puts together your favourite meal.
At least artificial meat will soon be coming out of the 3D printer thanks to the company Redefine Meat - and it's vegan. The printer cartridges contain plant proteins, fat and water. The printer then delivers larger pieces of meat, such as steaks in one piece. In the near future, however, you won't have a meat printer in your kitchen: Initially, the company is only selling its devices to major customers. The cost: 100,000 US dollars. Butchers or restaurants will print and sell you the plant-based steaks fresh from the machine.
Convincing in the blind test
Redefine Meat conducted a blind test in spring to find out how well the artificial, printed meat was received by consumers. Over 80 per cent of test eaters rated the product as "meat-like". According to the company, the test eaters were completely satisfied. The fact that investors have now been found is further proof that the meat printer is indeed popular.
It is not yet known whether "Redefine Meat" will also be available in Switzerland. The competition is not sleeping: the company "Novameat" from Spain has the same goal. The first prototype from the printer looks a little... strange (picture above). It will be a long time before the food distributor from Star Trek. At least the printed steak has the right shape.
When I flew the family nest over 15 years ago, I suddenly had to cook for myself. But it wasn’t long until this necessity became a virtue. Today, rattling those pots and pans is a fundamental part of my life. I’m a true foodie and devour everything from junk food to star-awarded cuisine. Literally. I eat way too fast.