A New Plant-Based Meat Brand Is Bringing 5 Types of 3D-Printed Food to U.S. Shoppers

Plant-based meat is no longer novel. Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods built their followings by mimicking the savory flavors and textures of animal meat using only plants, and there are now alternatives for most staples, including ground beef, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, and even steak.

The next entry is likely not what shoppers expected. Another company is bringing 3D-printed food to U.S. grocery stores.

Steakholder Foods is an Israel-based technology company that uses 3D printers to turn plant proteins into meat and fish alternatives with the taste and texture of the real thing. Last month, the company said it will bring its Perfecta brand to the U.S., introducing five premium plant-based products: chicken breast, filet mignon, marbled steak, salmon patties, and white fish patties.

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“We believe the plant-based category is ready for a new generation of products that deliver on taste and eating experience without compromise,” CEO Arik Kaufman said. “We are on track with our launch, and the Northeast is just the beginning of our commercial journey, and we intend to expand both our retail footprint and our distribution network as consumer demand grows.”

According to Steakholder’s website, its meat is made from high-quality plant proteins such as soy and pea, along with natural fats and a mix of flavor enhancers meant to create a meat-like taste and texture. The company says it combines these ingredients using advanced 3D-printing technology and precise culinary techniques designed to mimic the sensory experience of traditional meat.

The site also describes a blend of plant-based and cultivated ingredients. It says its cultivated meat products incorporate cultured cells to replicate the characteristics of traditional meat.