Food technology is progressing into places which will make your Instagram page progress into new levels of amazing. The 3D printer is already used in medicine but is now developing into the food sector, you may have heard the printing of 3D meat but have you heard of 3D printing chocolate? The 3D printer is expected to begin at an industrial size but it is expected to progress to a size able to be accommodated for use in your kitchen at home. The 3D printer is expected to be able to be purchased for a humble amount of around $2000 (around the same as the IPhone 8 to put this into perspective).
What is the big deal of a 3D printer? By simply pouring the liquid chocolate into the printer as the ‘cartridge’ and selecting your design on the computer you are able to create stunning and intricate masterpieces which will mean you no longer need to go out to an expensive chocolate shops come Easter or Valentine’s Day. Before you jump into your car to buy the 3D printer food printing technology experts believe it will be available in around 3 years’ time but is definitely something to put on your Christmas list.
Take home message: finding the fun in food may be a lot easier in the future and a bonus is it may bring more people back into the kitchen to create delicious masterpieces, don’t forget to add a #3Dchocolate to your food photo!
