Steakholder Foods' proprietary DropJet printer was designed for fish and seafood printing, and the newest innovation from the leader in cultivated meat and 3D bioprinting technology is 3D-printed shrimp. To work with the 3D printer, Steakholder Foods' food technology team developed shrimp-flavored ink to create the first plant-based, 3D-printed shrimps, which are said to authentically replicate the taste and texture of conventional shrimp from the sea.
Before this announcement, Steakholder Foods announced a 3D-printed eel alternative. "By unveiling a second new species of plant-based, 3D-printed seafood this month, we expect to position Steakholder Foods to sell and deliver its first DropJet printer in 2024," said Arik Kaufman, CEO of Steakholder Foods. This addition to the company's portfolio of printed seafood products is poised to expand the global seafood market, and all the while, preserve sea life.
3D-Printed Shrimps
Steakholder Foods' Proprietary DropJet Prints Fish & Seafood
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Seafood - The innovation of 3D-printed shrimp and eel alternatives showcases a growing trend towards plant-based seafood products.
2. Cultivated Meat - Steakholder Foods' 3D bioprinting technology demonstrates the emerging trend of cultivated meat, offering a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional animal products.
3. Food Printing - The development of Steakholder Foods' proprietary DropJet printer highlights the rising trend of 3D food printing and its potential for revolutionizing the food industry.
Industry Implications
1. Food Technology - The advancements in 3D-printed seafood and cultivated meat present disruptive innovation opportunities within the food technology industry.
2. Seafood Market - The introduction of plant-based seafood alternatives has the potential to disrupt and expand the global seafood market.
3. 3D Printing - The application of 3D printing technology in food production opens up new possibilities for innovation in the 3D printing industry.