Food 3D Printing Technology and Application in Modern Food Industry:A Review

Abstract

As a new technology, 3D printing technology, which integrates digital software and processing equipment, can achieve customized, printable and batch production of object constructions. In recent years, the 3D printing technology, combined with modern food industry, could provide nutritional and personalized food in time-efficient, personalized and sustainable way. Therefore, this article introduces the classification, platform design, implement scheme, available printing material and assistant technology in 3D printing technology, current application of 3D printing in vegetables and fruits, desserts, powder food, traditional meat and aquatic products, cultured meat products and other special food, and explore the development prospects of future 3D printing technology.It is expected to provide more strategies for research and development of food 3D/4D/XD printing technology.