3D-Printed Meat Will Soon Be Available At U.S. Supermarkets
We’ve been following the development of lab-grown meat and other alternatives to conventional meat for some time now. As quickly as the technology behind them has advanced, I figured we were still years away from seeing some of the more futuristic versions become viable consumer products. Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods’ recent pivot from plant-based meat only reinforced that feeling.
Well, I may have spoken too soon, because 3D-printed meat is about to hit U.S. supermarkets.
Steakholder Foods Ltd., a company specializing in 3D-printing technology for whole cuts of plant-based meat, is launching its Perfecta Premium Plant-Based Meat at stores throughout the Northeastern U.S. The company hasn’t revealed an exact launch date yet, but according to its press release, shoppers should start seeing Perfecta on shelves before the end of the year.
Perfecta aims to tackle some of the biggest sticking points for plant-based meat: taste, texture, and recreating the overall experience of eating the real thing. Its initial lineup includes:
- Plant-Based Marbled Steak
- Plant-Based Filet Mignon
- Plant-Based Chicken Breast
- Plant-Based Salmon Patties
- Plant-Based White Fish Patties
Perfecta designed each product to replicate the sensory experience of its conventional counterpart, including tender, fibrous textures and marbling-like features intended to improve flavor and juiciness while retaining the nutritional benefits of plant-based meat.
“We believe the plant-based category is ready for a new generation of products that deliver on taste and eating experience without compromise. We are on track with our launch, and the Northeast is just the beginning of our commercial journey, and we intend to expand both our retail footprint and our distribution network as consumer demand grows,” said Arik Kaufman, Chief Executive Officer of Steakholder Foods.
To learn more about Perfecta Foods’ full product range, visit its website.
