Smart Homes Get Even Smarter With 3D Tech In The Kitchen

It doesn’t seem so long ago where the 3D printer was considered a futuristic concept that wouldn’t quite work in the real world quite just yet. Now, the enormous task of taking care of the environment is placing pressure on food alternatives and with the livestock industry accountable for around 14.5 to 18% of the global human-induced greenhouse gasses, an alternative to meat seems to be the first item on the agenda. But it’s about more than just saving the planet, as 3D printing has a convenience element to it too. We already have the smart kitchen that can cook a meal according to the instructions on the web, all we need is just a few ingredients.

Ready In Five To Ten Years

According to industry experts, 3D printers are expected to hit both domestic and commercial kitchens within the next five to ten years. The potential it creates for those who already have a smart kitchen is unrivaled, as we could soon experience a fully-automated kitchen. It solves two major dilemmas in a kitchen: time and waste. With an automated kitchen, time is put to good use by allowing the appliances to carry on with the work which frees up the residents to take care of other household tasks. 3D printing will also deal with waste a lot more effectively.

A Holistic Approach To Nutrition

Nutrition is a hot topic at the moment and while there is easier access to foods thanks to the abundance of supermarkets, nutrition is not a guarantee. This is because a lot of our nutrition is either destroyed or minimized during the food preparation phases, or we simply can’t chew the options that are available. 3D printed food offers a solution to the nutrition dilemma, as any food that can be pureed can be 3D printed. This means that consumers will enjoy greater accessibility to nutrition without having to compromise on taste. Not only will this be a great way to get in all the nutrients we require, but it’s also a safe way to prepare food. For consumers who have food allergies, having total control of the ingredients is essential in order to avoid a situation. With the right settings, it’s up to the consumer to decide the makeup of their printed food.

A Culinary And Visual Delight

While it’s a well-known fact that food that looks good stimulates our taste buds, our execution in the kitchen doesn’t always match the expectations. 3D printing alleviates some of the pressure by printing pristine samples of perfection. Not only do these samples taste good thanks to the perfect execution of the recipe, but they also look great because of the mechanical accuracy of the printer. The appeal of the 3D printer is that the consumer has freedom of choice of the input and the output without having to get their hands too dirty.

3D printed food is an exciting foray into the world of tech, and will undoubtedly be the appliance of the century, much like the microwave was when it first made its appearance.