But such technology is no longer the stuff of futuristic fiction – it’s here now in the form of 3D food printers. It was back in the ’80s when experimentation began with 3D printing.

Be it a matter of cost, principle, or just plain being landlocked, the idea of 3D printed vegan eel over ... Would you eat printed food? Have you done so already? Let us know in the comments.

[Matt Thomas] wanted to answer the question of whether 3D printed structures can be food-safe or even medical-safe, since there is an awful lot of opinion out there but not a lot of actual science ...

Scientists at a British university have become the first make to 3D printed food - for people with swallowing difficulties.

It's cheap and packed with nutrients, but until now, it wouldn't keep its shape when pushed through a 3D printer, limiting its use in food production. Click your choice to see results and speak ...

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Cargill’s investments in 3D printing and mycoproteins are cracking the code on taste and texture challenges that plagued the ...

A lab in New York is exploring how 3D printing could be the kitchen utensil of the future and a key to maintaining a balanced diet. Other scientists, however, are skeptical. Video by Elizabeth ...

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