Abstract
In terms of cost, productivity, and visual appearance, it is difficult for 3D printed food to compete with existing common food products. However, it may become popular for use in special environments such as for artificial cultured meat and space food. In addition, considering the fact that food 3D printers can automatically supply food with tailored flavor, aroma, and hardness to individuals, food 3D printers can be actively used for making nursing care food. We have developed a screw-type, dual-nozzle food 3D printer that can be used to make soft nursing-care food with an external shape reminiscent of actual food. This printer can also create food texture that cannot be produced in actual food material by printing hard and soft materials in three dimensions.
