You must have seen printers of different kinds. There are laser printers and ink-jet printers. There are some that connect with internet and print the file without need of a computer. Others can print a “3D model” . But you would have never seen a printer that could print food.
Yes, you heard us right. A printer that is able to print food. “The Cornucopia” is being developed by a university in America. This “3D” printer concept can cook, mix and store ingredients to create new recipes.
The process kicks off with selection of food using translucent touch screen. After selection of desired recipe, the “Food Inks” stored on the top of printer, release required ingredients. While the meal is being assembled, you can change the carbohydrate content or calories in real time. You can also adjust the amount of heat being transmitted to your food to modify taste.
This printer will make food exactly to your specifications. Maybe, in future it can be connected to internet to download recipes according to your diet plan and availability of “food inks”. Let’s except future to hold well balanced and instant delicious food, right at your desk.
Via walyou