3D Food Printing

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OMG, guys have you heard about 3D food printing? It's seriously the coolest thing ever! 🤯🍴

3D Food Printing is a new technology that is changing the way we think about how food is made and how it can be eaten. Now-a-days this 3D printing technology is creating a new way towards different food experiences. So, today in this blog we are going to discuss about this very new and interesting topic of 3D food printing.


What is 3D Printed Food ??

It is a new technology that creates food in different shapes as per our needs. As we use a plastic filament in our FDM printer, here in this the filament is replaced by the edible food materials like dough, chocolate, pureed fruits and vegetables. After that, these materials are forced into a nozzle using an extruder in order to get the desired food that is required.

For 3D printing the food various technologies are used as discussed earlier in this series of blog, but mostly Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Binder Jetting (BJ) are used.

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) method uses heated nozzle to melt the plastic filament in order to get the desired shape. Similarly in this case of food printing the filament is replaced with the food materials.

Binder Jetting (BJ) is another technique that is used to generate 3D-printed food. This technique combines layers of edible powder, such as sugar or chocolate, using droplets that are created from an edible binding agent.


Which Foods can be 3D Printed ??

What foods can be made with a 3D printer? Traditionally, food printers started with desserts like chocolate and dough, which are thick and work well for this process.
Some of the most popular ingredients and foods used in 3D food printing are:

  • Pizza
  • Pasta
  • Pancake
  • Potato Products
  • Cakes
  • Chocolates


Pros and Cons of 3D Printed Food

Pros 

Better and Safe Food
With 3D food printing, chefs and makers can make unique dishes that meet each person's dietary needs and tastes. This means that your guests can eat in a cleaner, safer way. For example, someone with food allergies can get a meal that is made just for them without affecting taste or its appearance.

Simple and Sustainable
When it comes to ecology, there are a few benefits to 3D printing food. The technology wastes less food and materials than older ways, making it a better choice for the environment. 
Also, 3D printing can use different materials, like those made from plants or grown in a lab, which can help reduce the damage that food production does to the world.

Personalizing meals
3D printing food makes it possible to control the variety and amount of minerals, vitamins, and calories in each meal. This makes it possible to personalise meals. This could be very important in hospitals, where dietary restrictions are more widespread, and it could make it easy to make changes for each patient.

Cost Reducing
Last but not least, 3D printing food offers significant cost and efficiency advantages. It can facilitate the streamlining of the food production process, reducing the need for manual labour and boosting output. As previously stated, 3D printing can aid in reducing food waste by generating precise quantities of food, thereby eliminating the need for overproduction.

Cons

Short shelf life
3D-printed food doesn't tend to last as long as regular food when it's kept. This is because of how the food is made. It goes bad in a different way than non-printed foods, and the process is generally shorter.

Not Home-Friendly
It is crucial to remember that 3D food printers are large machines. While 3D food printers are relatively simple to use, they require trained personnel and a dedicated operational space. 
So, before you begin daydreaming about a 3D food printer for your household, you should reconsider. The technology is not yet advanced enough to produce 'home' or 'portable' versions.

Some Food Printers You Should Know 

3D Chocolate Shaper – byFlow
byFlow, a Food Tech company, specialises in chocolate 3D printing. To print with the notoriously difficult ingredient, the company has developed 3D Chocolate Shaper, a technology based on a patent that allows for the creation of all forms of chocolate components. ByFlow offers an Online Chocolate Design Studio where you can create your own chocolate designs in a matter of minutes.

Photo Credits: byFlow

SMRC’s 3D Printing System for Space
In collaboration with NASA, the SMRC has developed a 3D-printed food system to produce a meal for long-duration space missions. Using 3D printing, the company intends to produce food with unique flavours and nutrient supplements that will prevent nutritional degradation from long-term storage. In essence, the system will dispense viscous food made from powder and ingredients, and it has already been effectively used to make cheese pizza. They aim to provide astronauts with nutritious food.


Procusini 5.0
The German company Print2Taste developed the Procusini 5.0 food 3D printer using an extrusion technique. It has a 25 x 15 cm printing plate and weighs only 9 kilogrammes, making it portable and simple to integrate into the kitchen. It is currently regarded as a machine for restoration professionals. It features automatic calibration and SD card connectivity.  It is a printer with cartridges that can be heated to 60 degrees and are straightforward to clean and replace. The Procusini 5.0 user will have access to the Procusini Club, which will enable him to download over 1,000 templates, logos, messages, etc., as well as receive helpful hints.

Photo Credits: Procusini

The Future of 3D Food Printing

Food 3D printing is a technology that provides numerous advantages for both consumers and the food industry. They have the potential to transform the way we perceive and experience food, from personalised dishes to intricate designs and sustainable options. 
Investing in food technology is worthwhile if you want to position your business at the forefront of food innovation, as it has the potential to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and create novel and exciting culinary experiences. 

According to Allied Market Research, the global 3D printing of food is projected to reach $15.1 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 52.8%. In a nutshell, the future of 3D printing of food appears bright and delicious! 












 




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