Jerusalem — An Israel-based designer has invented 3D printed synthetic fruits that are edible and contain essential minerals and vitamins.<br /><br />According to Dezeen, Meydan Levy created five types of artificial "neo fruits."<br /><br />The neo fruits' structure is made of cellulose, an organic compound that forms the structure of living plants.<br /><br />The artificial fruits' cellulose microtubes also contain the liquid mixture that gives the fruit nutrients and flavor. <br /> <br />Citing Levy, the online outlet says the artificial fruits do not take up their final shape until liquid is injected. <br /><br />Levy says that without the liquids, the artificial fruits could be stored for long periods and transported easily until the injections are added before consumption.<br /><br />According to Levy, industrial agriculture will not be able to meet the nutritional needs that coincide with a global population increase. <br /> <br />Dezeen reports that nutritionists helped Levy to create different ingredients for each type of neo fruit in order to meet the wide range of nutrition the human body requires.
