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Raising the steaks: First 3D-bioprinted structured Wagyu beef-like meat unveiled (Japan)
EurekAlert ^ | 8-24-21 | OSAKA UNIVERSITY

Posted on 09/01/2021 6:50:50 PM PDT by dynachrome

Scientists from Osaka University used stem cells isolated from Wagyu cows to 3D-print a meat alternative containing muscle, fat, and blood vessels arranged to closely resemble conventional steaks. This work may help usher in a more sustainable future with widely available cultured meat. Wagyu can be literally translated into “Japanese cow,” and is famous around the globe for its high content of intramuscular fat, known as marbling or sashi. This marbling provides the beef its rich flavors and distinctive texture. However, the way cattle are raised today is often considered to be unsustainable in light of its outsized contribution to climate emissions. Currently, the available “cultured meat” alternatives only consist primarily of poorly organized muscle fiber cells that fail to reproduce the complex structure of real beef steaks.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Food; Humor; Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: 3dprinted; frankenfood; japan; wagyu
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Yummy!

NOT!

1 posted on 09/01/2021 6:50:50 PM PDT by dynachrome
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To: dynachrome
meat
2 posted on 09/01/2021 6:51:27 PM PDT by dynachrome ("I will not be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn.")
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To: dynachrome

“Beef like”. These are not the burgers you’ve looking for.


3 posted on 09/01/2021 7:03:08 PM PDT by Flick Lives (We may or may not have reached herd immunity, but we've definitely achieved herd stupidity.)
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To: dynachrome

Looks like a giant tumor.


4 posted on 09/01/2021 7:03:16 PM PDT by Dogbert41 ("Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6).)
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To: dynachrome

Still not the real thing. No, you eat it first...then tell me if it’s worth the cost, and your digestion.


6 posted on 09/01/2021 7:04:53 PM PDT by Fungi
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To: Levy78

I am waiting for oak, walnut, beech, and maple. Just thinking ahead for the work shop.


7 posted on 09/01/2021 7:06:07 PM PDT by healy61
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To: dynachrome

Uh...no.

Why do people want fake meat anyway?


8 posted on 09/01/2021 7:08:44 PM PDT by Allegra
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To: dynachrome

I’m not buying until they have a steak/mashed potato 3D combo printer on sale for Prime Day. I might spring a little more if it prints out good rolls though.


9 posted on 09/01/2021 7:09:59 PM PDT by phoneman08 (qwiyrqweopigradfdz oncm,.dadfjl,dz )
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To: Dogbert41
Not a giant tumor.

Only 5mm.

Small, but growing tumor.

10 posted on 09/01/2021 7:11:39 PM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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To: dynachrome

If they can create a beef steak of near Wagyu quality beef. I’d say they would win the meat market.

I don’t think they have it though, and price matters.


11 posted on 09/01/2021 7:14:12 PM PDT by Bayard
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To: dynachrome

I’m eating more chicken! MOOOOOOO!


12 posted on 09/01/2021 7:19:33 PM PDT by telescope115 (Proud member of the ANTIFAuci movement. )
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To: phoneman08

You should try their 3D printed apple pie. It is to shred for!


13 posted on 09/01/2021 7:20:05 PM PDT by Ken H (Trump won.)
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To: dynachrome

Interesting but not ready for primetime.

I’ve never had Wagyu, but I see I could get a lb of Wagyu ground beef at Walmart for $4.99.

There are many suppliers of Wagyu from whom you can order online. If you do, be prepared to pay a price in the neighborhood of $300/lb.

It’s hard to find prime grade meat locally but a few years ago a butcher had prime steaks available. I went to have a look and they were definitely different than USDA choice beef. They looked like hunks of fat with meat scattered among them.

Most prime beef goes to restaurants, a good many of which could be considered fine dining. I can think of only two restaurants nearby that qualify. I’ve never been to either.


14 posted on 09/01/2021 7:25:31 PM PDT by be-baw
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However, the way cattle are raised today is often considered to be unsustainable in light of its outsized contribution to climate emissions.

Everything woke turns to sh!t.
15 posted on 09/01/2021 7:26:48 PM PDT by reintarnation
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Scientists from Osaka University used stem cells isolated from Wagyu cows to 3D-print a meat alternative

This isn't a meat alternative - it's meat. I'll certainly try it when it becomes available - it sounds like inexpensive Wagyu will be on the way.
16 posted on 09/01/2021 7:30:43 PM PDT by AnotherUnixGeek
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Uh...no.

Why do people want fake meat anyway?

In time, it will be cheaper to make.

17 posted on 09/01/2021 7:43:04 PM PDT by Gunslingr3
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To: dynachrome

I’ll have the SPAM lamb, thank you.


18 posted on 09/01/2021 7:45:04 PM PDT by mewzilla (Those aren't masks. They're muzzles. )
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To: be-baw

Try the wagyu burgers!
They are some of the best, juciest, tasteful burgers you can get. Three patties for five bucks. I usually stock up when they have them.


19 posted on 09/01/2021 7:52:55 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: Dogbert41

It looks like a giant tumor because it is a giant tumor.


20 posted on 09/01/2021 7:54:27 PM PDT by cpt_dave
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