In this week's comments update, readers are debating the need for faux-meat foods, following the unveiling of a 3D-printed vegan steak.
Meaty discussion: the "world's first" 3D-printed meat-free steak, designed by Italian bioengineer Giuseppe Scionti from Spanish startup Novameat, has caused controversy among readers.
"You should worship plants. Your existence came from and depends on them," commented DanD, in favour of the creation.
"What I like about plant-based meat substitutes getting closer to the look and feel of the real meat, is that it could encourage more meat eaters to question whether they really need an animal to live a miserable life in captivity," countered Gavin.
Nicole D disagreed though: "I stopped eating meat because I don't want to look at a piece of cow. I do not need my plant proteins to look like this, I much prefer them looking like plants." "I can't wait to tuck in!" joked Alan Smith. "Just as soon as I print out my knife and fork. And while I'm eating, my 3D printer will be printing my barf bag."
This reader had an important question:

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