Home sick? Just 3D Print Your Mother’s Food!

Recently, I moved out of my country for the first time in 27 years and I am sure you can understand how difficult it must have been for me to change all of my eating habits. I come from India, a country that typically cooks with an abundance of spices, as compared to my new home, Spain, which usually cooks with a low amount of spices. It’s nice to experience and appreciate different foods, but sometimes each of us crave the food that we grew up with. I am so glad to be born in an era of technology where I can create almost anything I want.

So, we have this technology of 3D printing which is rapidly growing, not only disrupting the traditional manufacturing processes and buildings but also revolutionizing the way we cook, or print, foods.  I am not talking hypothetical, this is now reality. Starting in late 2012, a few companies launched their research in the market, seeking for funds to come up with the final product. With the help of crowdfunding, a few of those plans to launch real marketable 3D food printers: Dovetaileds Nufood being a unique product in the space.  This machine uses flavored liquid drops that are printed to create edible flavors. 

Currently, chefs and foodies are using this machine to create "juicy bites" that add flavors to culinary dishes. This is impacting the food industry in a big way...it is allowing people to be more creative with new dishes and helping bring flavors from around the world into your kitchen.  In addition, the 3D food printing advancements are increasing the prospect to be able to eat sushi or Italian pizza in your own home and not having to travel to the respective restaurants.

The idea of 3D printed food is also being used by armed forces and astronauts for many purposes including printing food in severe terrestrial and non-terrestrial terrains. For the general consumer, the acceptance of 3D printing your food is really unpredictable and will depend upon the price, comfort and many other factors as well....only time will tell if consumers will be comfortable eating something that comes from a printer.  I know I can’t wait to have one of these at my apartment to be able make food that takes me back the flavors of home.

Would you consider buying a 3D Food Printer to satisfy your cravings? 

Photo Credit: Nufood