3D Printed Food: A New Age Of Technology
By Clara Arbolino
By Clara Arbolino
In a present world of modern technology and gadgets comes what no one would’ve ever thought of before: 3D printed food. Yes, you heard that right. One hundred percent edible 3D printed food.
Now, you may be wondering how this would work. Though some companies aren’t giving away their secrets just yet, the basic process uses nutrients which are then “printed” into molds from machines. Other types of food printers assemble fast or prepared food with similar processes, just using more machines.
Though the process might be weird, or it might seem unnecessary, there are actually a lot of benefits to making certain foods like this. It is much much healthier because it is based off of nutrients in the first place, it creates a great vegan or vegetarian option for people, and it is very efficient in making mass amounts.
This efficiency and ease can be really helpful, but it only will work for certain foods. It needs certain ingredients to be manufactured and produced in the correct way. As we learn more about this process the amount able that is able to be made will probably feel at a limit or not a lot. However, the farther scientists and chefs can work on this technology, the more and more foods will be able to be made.
What do you think about this idea? Will it be useful in the future or merely a too much of a modern take on food creation and production?
Sources: https://all3dp.com/2/3d-printed-food-3d-printing-food/#:~:text=The%20foods%20that%20can%20be,foods%20such%20as%20chocolate%20ganache.
https://www.ge.com/additive/additive-manufacturing/industries/food-beverage#:~:text=In%20the%20world%20of%20additive,one%20layer%20at%20a%20time.
https://singularityhub.com/2021/02/17/an-israeli-startup-is-3d-printing-cultured-ribeye-steaks/
Image Credit: https://all3dp.com/2/3d-printed-food-3d-printing-food/#:~:text=The%20foods%20that%20can%20be,foods%20such%20as%20chocolate%20ganache.
Now, you may be wondering how this would work. Though some companies aren’t giving away their secrets just yet, the basic process uses nutrients which are then “printed” into molds from machines. Other types of food printers assemble fast or prepared food with similar processes, just using more machines.
Though the process might be weird, or it might seem unnecessary, there are actually a lot of benefits to making certain foods like this. It is much much healthier because it is based off of nutrients in the first place, it creates a great vegan or vegetarian option for people, and it is very efficient in making mass amounts.
This efficiency and ease can be really helpful, but it only will work for certain foods. It needs certain ingredients to be manufactured and produced in the correct way. As we learn more about this process the amount able that is able to be made will probably feel at a limit or not a lot. However, the farther scientists and chefs can work on this technology, the more and more foods will be able to be made.
What do you think about this idea? Will it be useful in the future or merely a too much of a modern take on food creation and production?
Sources: https://all3dp.com/2/3d-printed-food-3d-printing-food/#:~:text=The%20foods%20that%20can%20be,foods%20such%20as%20chocolate%20ganache.
https://www.ge.com/additive/additive-manufacturing/industries/food-beverage#:~:text=In%20the%20world%20of%20additive,one%20layer%20at%20a%20time.
https://singularityhub.com/2021/02/17/an-israeli-startup-is-3d-printing-cultured-ribeye-steaks/
Image Credit: https://all3dp.com/2/3d-printed-food-3d-printing-food/#:~:text=The%20foods%20that%20can%20be,foods%20such%20as%20chocolate%20ganache.