In a world where millions of people face health problems related to obesity, technological innovation can be key to transforming diet. Obesity, which has reached alarming rates globally, requires creative solutions that promote healthy habits. In this context, the 3D food printing emerges as a promising alternative,
This invention not only represents a revolution in gastronomy, but also opens the door to new ways of consuming healthier and more personalized foods. Companies like Dovetailedbased in cambridgeopted for this technology to offer solutions that can combat obesity and improve the diet of millions of people.
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In Latin America, millions of children and adolescents are overweight or obese.
How the fruit printer that seeks to modify consumption works
Dovetailed, a British technology company, developed a 3D printer capable of creating personalized fruits. Founded a few years ago in Cambridge, this company positioned itself as one of the pioneers in the use of 3D printing for food. Its main objective is to reinvent the concept of “fresh fruit” by combining advanced technology and molecular gastronomy.
The process used by this printer is based on the technique of spherificationan innovation that allows liquids to be turned into small spheres with a texture similar to caviar. This technique was discovered by Unilever in the 1950s, but only in the last decade has it begun to be applied in the modern kitchen. In the case of Dovetailed, this technique is used to transform fruit juices or purees into spheres that, when combined, form complete fruits.
The operation of the printer is relatively simple: the liquid or fruit puree is mixed with a small amount of sodium alginate, which is then introduced into a soluble calcium solution. This causes the liquid to turn into small spheres. The printer combines these spheres, of one or several flavors, to form personalized fruits that can have the flavor and appearance that the user desires.
Vaiva Kalnikait, founder and creative director of Dovetailed, explained that this invention has the potential to revolutionize both haute cuisine and domestic cooking. Thanks to this printer, anyone could create fresh fruits on demand in a matter of seconds. This innovation is not only an interesting proposition for chefs, but also opens up a range of possibilities for daily eating.
The printing process is fast and efficient. In just a few seconds, the printer can generate fruits such as apples, pears, or even new flavor combinations that do not exist in nature. This technology also offers benefits such as rreduction of food waste, since only the fruits that are needed at the moment are printed, avoiding overproduction and deterioration of fresh products.
This invention raises a debate about how new technologies can help combat obesity. By allowing the creation of personalized and fresh fruits, this 3D printer could encourage healthier consumption, adapted to the nutritional needs of each person. However, it remains to be seen whether this type of innovation will achieve mass adoption and make a real difference in the fight against obesity.
Source: Ambito

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