Steakholder Foods Expands Menu With 3D Printed Shrimp

Since we learned about the ability to buy 3D printed bacon in supermarkets last year, it has been clear that food 3D printing is ready to soar. What was once deemed unreliable for consumer applications has now become possible on an industrial scale. Driven by an escalating desire for plant-based alternatives to traditional meat or fish, propelled by health, ethical, and environmental considerations, 3D printing is increasingly standing out as an optimal solution to meet growing demand in a thriving market.

This has been shown most recently with Steakholder Foods, renowned for its proficiency in cultured meat and 3D printing technology. The company has recently extended its expertise, successfully developing the world’s very first plant-based 3D printed shrimp. Just days after achieving eel reproduction, the company has successfully tackled the task of replicating the distinctive flavor and texture of shrimp, a favorite food for many different cultures.

Steakholder Foods’ presents its plant-based, 3D-printed shrimps

The company strategically ventured into this sector due to its high profitability – an estimated market value of $60 billion. With a demand of approximately 7.6 million tons of shrimp harvested annually, the sector demonstrates consistently high demand. Given the premium pricing of shrimps, which typically ranges from $20 to $40 per kilo, Steakeholder Foods perceives this as a lucrative opportunity to introduce a more cost-effective and competitive alternative to the market.