“FOOD ASSEMBLER” - 3D printing of plant-based food using a cellulose derivative

“FOOD ASSEMBLER” - 3D printing of plant-based food using a cellulose derivative

PBB
This project aims to produce customized plant based food, which integrates cooking capabilities along with the printing process. In this technology we combine a cellulose derivative with all the fundamental building blocks of food: proteins, fat, carbohydrates, as well as color and flavor. The desired mixture is extruded layer-by-layer using a 3D printer, while simultaneously being heated in a selective manner. With this process we are able to bake/fry/grill our printed sample, all at high resolution in the XY and Z. This will enable us to create new food textures in a more healthier and sustainable way.
 
Collaborators: Prof. Ido Braslevski, Savor Eat Ltd.
 
Figure: An early prototype of a 3D printed burger (all other ingredients are not 3D printed. Yet...)