Reduce meat consumption: One in five would eat meat from the 3D printer

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This was stated by the digital association Bitkom in Berlin on Tuesday. Four years ago that was around 13 percent, in 2021 it will already be around sixth.

Using a food printer, artificial meat is produced, for example from bovine cells. However, this form of meat production is not yet available for the mass market. According to the study, about 57 percent of Germans would ‘absolutely not’ end up on their plate anyway. For 16 percent, the alternative ‘rather not’ is an option.

More and more people want to reduce meat consumption

Cultured meat minimizes the need for arable land and water, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and thus reduces the overall environmental burden, explains Bitkom advisor Jana Moritz. 24 percent of the respondents also think that meat from the 3D printer can contribute to more sustainable food production. Twelve percent would like to spend more money on it than on conventional meat, eleven percent see food from the 3D printer as a pure luxury product.

In general, more and more people are becoming more aware of their meat consumption. The range of meatless alternatives to seitan, tofu or peas for frying and grilling is growing, Bitkom explains. For the current study, the association interviewed about 1,000 people ages 16 and older. According to Bitkom, the research is representative.

(AFP)

Source: Blick