What is your favorite food? What would you do if they told you it could be printed? Yes, print. A group of scientists from the United States and the Netherlands managed to create something worthy of the jetsonics. This cake that was printed in 3D has a record with the number of ingredients. You crave?
It’s just a slice, but a very special one. According to a study published in the journal Science of Foodthe seven-ingredient cake was made thanks to a 3D printer, which combines a blue laser and an infrared laser.
What does the cake that was 3D printed taste like? According to the same study, the scientists used graham crackers, peanut butter, strawberry jam, chocolate spread (Nutella), mashed banana, cherry sauce, and icing sugar.
So, the creators turned each ingredient into a slurry, stuffed it into barrel syringes, and refrigerated it to get the consistency it needed. Therefore, by doing this previous process, the ingredients did not affect the structure of the slice at the time of printing.
What are the advantages of a food made in 3D?
The conclusions of the study say that food processed through automation can help humans, what? To choose more precisely the nutrients that your food contains.
On the other hand, they mention that 3D printing of food is especially useful in the restaurant sector. According to what was published, because allows chefs to create high-quality dishes efficiently and without as many mistakes. Also, doing it this way helps to ‘cook’ personalized recipes for people with specific dietary needs and preferences.
However, like everything, it also has its cons. In the article it is mentioned that the use of technology such as artificial intelligence in prepared foods, gives the possibility of losing creativity and individuality in the kitchen. In addition to the lack of control over the ingredients and the process, since many consider it even therapeutic.
Would you rely on artificial intelligence to prepare your meals?
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