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3D-Printed Food, A Future Reality?

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Let’s consider a scenario. You have a 3d printing machine to serve your favorite food. You have a range of options, or your customization options are more. Such a scenario is likely to become a daily affair in the future.

In actuality, the adoption of 3D-printed food by experts and consumers is still in its infancy and has a long way to go. Nevertheless, the idea is quite appealing and attracts many professionals and consumers.

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The processes that can be used to 3D print food are limited. The most typical method for 3D printing food is material extrusion. Therefore, at first, 3d-printed food will be limited to certain types that can be produced based on the machinery.

Food 3D printers are best used to create complex forms and designs rather than to cook the contents. 

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Once the edibles have been 3D printed, they are often either ready to eat or will be cooked in an outdoor oven. Of course, it could also be grilled.

Some machines can give pancakes. However, these are exceptions. Yet, these machines are only partially automatic, as someone has to flip the cakes. 

 In the future, more experiments concerning 3d-printing are expected. 

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