Raising the steaks: First 3D-bioprinted structured Wagyu beef-like meat unveiled (Japan)

EurekAlert ^ | 8-24-21 | OSAKA UNIVERSITY

[dynachrome]

Yummy!

NOT!

[dynachrome]

[Flick Lives]

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

[Dogbert41]

Looks like a giant tumor.

[Fungi]

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

[healy61]

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

[Allegra]

Uh...no.

Why do people want fake meat anyway?

[phoneman08]

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.

[Deaf Smith]

Not a giant tumor.

Only 5mm.

Small, but growing tumor.

[Bayard]

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.

[telescope115]

I’m eating more chicken! MOOOOOOO!

[Ken H]

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

[be-baw]

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.

[reintarnation]

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.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

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.

[Gunslingr3]

Uh...no.

Why do people want fake meat anyway?

In time, it will be cheaper to make.

[mewzilla]

I’ll have the SPAM lamb, thank you.

[tet68]

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.

[cpt_dave]

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