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3D Printed..FOOD?

summerella
summerella over 12 years ago

3D Printed..FOOD?

 

Apparently Nasa thinks this is a great idea!  Check out this link for the interesting details. This reminds me of the Matrix when they eat that synthetic gruel...


 

"...it will use proteins, carbohydrates and sugars to create edible food products. Contractor says one of his primary motivations is a belief that food will become exponentially more expensive in the near future..Some alternative food source options that may be used with the printer include algae, duckweed, grass, lupine seeds, beet leaves and even insects..."

 

 

What you think?


http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/nasa-awards-grant-3d-food-printer-could-end-194050661.html

 

 

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  • DAB
    DAB over 12 years ago +1
    From my perspective, having a 3D food printer would be very useful for remote locations. If you can create condensed food that can be assembled and printed, then you would greatly reduce the amount of…
  • Nate1616
    Nate1616 over 12 years ago +1
    I agree with you DAB that this would be a great device for remote locations that have limited amout of space. You also hit it on the head about the endless variety that could be made with basic ingredients…
  • nlarson
    nlarson over 12 years ago in reply to Nate1616 +1
    I'd try 3D printed food as well! Also, this conversation got me thinking - is there such a thing in this world as automated robotic chefs? How nice would it be to use your personal Robo-chef along with…
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    Former Member over 12 years ago

    Hi@all

     

    see Print-O-Steak all about Food Printer/printing.

     

     

    Cheers and Greetz

     

    Print-O-Steak

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    Former Member over 12 years ago

    Hi@all

     

    see Print-O-Steak all about Food Printer/printing.

     

     

    Cheers and Greetz

     

    Print-O-Steak

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