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3D-printed foods move from labs toward grocery shelves

Original: 🖨️ NEW: 3D-printed foods are moving from labs toward grocery shelves, with printers depositing edible materials layer by

3D-printed food is advancing beyond research labs toward commercial grocery products, with printers depositing edible materials layer by layer to form shaped foods. Developers are applying the technology to plant-based alternatives, customized nutrition, and novel textures. Supporters see it as a way to tailor food to individual dietary needs, while the approach remains new to most consumers.

Why now: News that 3D food printing is nearing retail availability is prompting fresh discussion about the future of food manufacturing.

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• 🖨️ NEW: 3D-printed foods are moving from labs toward grocery shelves, with printers depositing edible materials layer by layer to form shaped products. The # technology is being applied to # plant -based alternatives, customized # nutrition , and novel textures, and its backers… · tksst@fediscience.org · 2

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