3D-Printed Meat Substitutes

Jet-Eat Uses 3D Printing to Make Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

Many companies that are passionate about the environment and supporting the needs of consumers who follow a plant-based diet are now creating plant-based meat alternatives. Jet-Eat is an Israeli start-up that is creating a plant-based product with the flavor and texture of meat and it does so with 3D printing technology.

As Jet-Eat founder Eschchar Ben Shitrit describes, "Meat is characterized by four components: the muscle, the fat within it, myoglobin and a connective tissue. We replicated, with our 3D printer and precise formulations, the complex matrix that is meat."

Founded in early 2018, Jet-Eat is aiming to bring its innovative, 3D-printed plant-based product to market by 2020. Jet-Eat is competing as a finalist at the EIT Food Venture Summit and has the potential to win $68,000 to support its venture.
Trend Themes
1. Plant-based Meat Substitutes - The rise of 3D printing technology is creating new opportunities for plant-based meat substitutes that accurately replicate meat's texture and flavor.
2. 3D Printing for Food Production - With the rise of 3D printing technology, there's an opportunity to revolutionize food production through precise formulations and replicating complex matrices.
3. Alternative Protein Sources - Creating alternative protein sources such as 3D-printed plant-based products is a trend in response to increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally-friendly diets.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - 3D printing technology presents an opportunity for the food and beverage industry to innovate and develop new products, specifically plant-based meat alternatives.
2. Agriculture Industry - As plant-based meat substitutes become more popular, there may be opportunities for the agriculture industry to pivot towards plant-based protein production.
3. Technology Industry - The development and use of 3D printing technology in the food industry presents an opportunity for the technology industry to collaborate and provide solutions for food production.

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