# 3D-Printed Meat Substitutes Jet-Eat Uses 3D Printing to Make Plant-Based Meat Alternatives By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-11-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-meat-alternatives References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/230485/jet-eat-uses-3d-printing-to-create-meat-alternative/) & [jet-eat](http://www.jet-eat.com/) Many companies that are passionate about the environment and supporting the needs of consumers who follow a plant-based diet are now creating [plant-based meat alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novameat-plantbased-proteins). Jet-Eat is an [Israeli start-up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-future) that is creating a plant-based product with the flavor and texture of meat and it does so with 3D printing technology. As Jet-Eat founder Eschchar Ben Shitrit describes, "Meat is characterized by four components: the muscle, the fat within it, myoglobin and a connective tissue. We replicated, with our 3D printer and precise formulations, the complex matrix that is meat." Founded in early 2018, Jet-Eat is aiming to bring its innovative, 3D-printed plant-based product to market by 2020. Jet-Eat is competing as a finalist at the EIT Food Venture Summit and has the potential to win $68,000 to support its venture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Meat Substitutes:** The rise of 3D printing technology is creating new opportunities for plant-based meat substitutes that accurately replicate meat's texture and flavor. - **3D Printing for Food Production:** With the rise of 3D printing technology, there's an opportunity to revolutionize food production through precise formulations and replicating complex matrices. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** Creating alternative protein sources such as 3D-printed plant-based products is a trend in response to increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally-friendly diets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage Industry:** 3D printing technology presents an opportunity for the food and beverage industry to innovate and develop new products, specifically plant-based meat alternatives. - **Agriculture Industry:** As plant-based meat substitutes become more popular, there may be opportunities for the agriculture industry to pivot towards plant-based protein production. - **Technology Industry:** The development and use of 3D printing technology in the food industry presents an opportunity for the technology industry to collaborate and provide solutions for food production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Printed Plant-Based Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-plant-based-burgers.md) - [3D-Printed Shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-shrimp.md) - [3D-Printed Eel Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-eel.md) - [3D-Printed Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-alternatives.md) - [Bio-Printed Fish Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-fish-fillet.md) - [Printed Cultivated Meat Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-steak.md) - [Animal-Like Fibre-Spun Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-eaden.md) - [Whole-Cut Vegan Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-whole-cuts.md) - [Plant-Based Printed Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-meatballs.md)