The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will showcase groundbreaking 3D-printed cultured meat. Developed by the Cultured Meat Future Consortium, this technology cultivates animal cells (including Wagyu beef) and shapes them via 3D bioprinting, allowing customization of muscle-fat ratios and marbling. A prototype home “meat maker” will debut, enabling personalized nutrition and on-demand production. While taste tests confirm its meat-like quality, texture and flavor refinement remain hurdles. Regulatory frameworks are pending, but commercialization is targeted by 2031. This innovation prompts reevaluation of food ethics, nutrition, and sustainability, positioning cultured meat as a transformative force in future diets. The Expo will offer a preview, including grilled cultured meat aroma experiences.
Source: Attention at Osaka Expo! 3D printing and cultured meat will change the future of food – Tech Spark