Ikea is 3D printing edible ‘meatballs’
Ikea’s future living research lab Space10, had a visual exploration into what food design might look like in 20 years, with a focus on their beloved cafe meatball. The Mighty Powder Ball might tickle your fancy. It reflects on the trend for powered liquid meal replacements and could be made from nutrient-rich substances that provide necessary vitamins and minerals. Or, perhaps you’d be down for the Lean Green Algae Ball, which proposes using aquatic plants that could be grown in vertical fermentation tanks, saving land and water. The lab has taken into account 3D-printing technology that could be used to convert proteins from algae, beet leaves or insects into meals, as well as allowing users to customise their own nutrition. Very cool.