P-FE5 : Development of Hydrogel-Printing 3D Food Printer

Three dimensional (3D) printing is the technology to print constructs three dimensionally. Nowadays, 3D printing is regarded as a game changer in all industry. Therefore, various industries including mechanics, bioengineering, and material science engineering dedicate to apply the techniques. In particular, 3D printing technique can be a fascinating method functional food manufacturing. In this study, as a preliminary study, we developed a 3D printer for food printing. First, we constructed 3D printer using conventional 3D printer kit. Then, printer nozzle and dispensing device were revised to print hydrogels. As hydrogel, PF-127, approved by food drug administration (FDA) as ingesting food, was used. As a result, the 3D food printer well printed and made 3D constructs. In particular, 3D constructs which have unique features was able to be printed using the 3D food printer. Because the 3D food printer can be used to various food printing, it will be the game changer of food industry.