Japanese scientists have 3D printed a square of lab-grown wagyu beef
The meat, made using cells taken from a cow's cheek tissue, isn't edible yet though
Last week, we were introduced to SquarEat, a meal delivery start-up that positioned its ability to compact food into little color-coded cubes as revolutionary. While we’re still pretty nonplussed by the prospect of replacing traditional mealtimes with regularly scheduled square consumption appointments, the possibility of actual breakthroughs in food science can still be exciting. For instance: Scientists at Japan’s Osaka University have now figured out how to 3D print wagyu beef.
Their work is described in an article from Vice that says the team’s findings “could provide a more sustainable alternative to the sought-after steak and other meat products” by allowing for the preparation of meat that doesn’t require nearly as many farms or as much livestock.