3D-printed meat is officially on American shelves — and the company isn’t required to label it on the front of the package.
Israeli food-tech firm Steakholder Foods has officially rolled out 3D-printed plant-based meats in U.S. grocery stores under its Perfecta brand.
Israeli food-technology company Steakholder Foods has officially brought its line of 3D-printed, plant-based meats to retail shelves in the Northeastern United States under the brand name Perfecta.
Utilizing specialized extrusion technology called Fused Paste Layering, the company builds cuts of marbled steak, filet mignon, chicken breast, salmon patties, and white fish patties layer by layer using plant proteins from soy, wheat, and rice.
The technology aims to recreate the authentic texture, fibrous structure, and fat marbling of traditional animal meat without relying on livestock or lab-grown animal cells.
While the launch represents a significant commercial milestone for alternative protein in American supermarkets, it has also reignited discussions around labeling transparency and nutritional density.
The products are sold under consumer-friendly labels as 'premium plant-based meat' without explicitly highlighting 3D printing on the front packaging.
Additionally, nutritional comparisons reveal that products like the plant-based salmon patty offer around 8 grams of protein per 100 grams compared to roughly 20 grams in natural salmon, prompting active debate among shoppers over food processing, ingredient lists, and transparency.
source: Inc. Magazine. (2026). A New Plant-Based Meat Brand Is Bringing 5 Types of 3D-Printed Food to U.S. Shoppers. Inc.