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Cambridge Company Unveils 3D Printed "Fruit"

Posted by samzenpus on from the print-versus-pick dept.

An anonymous reader writes "A Cambridge England company called Dovetailed has created the world's first 3D printed 'fruit'. They use a process of spherification to create little balls of fruit puree, which they then print to form the shape of the given fruit. Images here where you can see a 3D printed raspberry. Vaiva Kalnikait, creative director and founder of Dovetailed, said: 'We have been thinking of making this for a while. It’s such an exciting time for us as an innovation lab. Our 3D fruit printer will open up new possibilities not only to professional chefs but also to our home kitchens – allowing us to enhance and expand our dining experiences. We have re-invented the concept of fresh fruit on demand.'"

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  1. Is this new? by StripedCow · · Score: 4, Funny

    I have been 3d-printing whipped cream for decades, using a spray cream can.

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  2. Re:Fresh? by click2005 · · Score: 2

    World's first?? Theres a Kickstarter project for a 3D Printer that prints any puree not just fruit.

    https://www.kickstarter.com/pr...

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  3. Yes, but... by necro81 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Yes, but is the 3D-printer driven using a Raspberry Pi?

    1. Re:Yes, but... by Chocolate+Teapot · · Score: 2

      Nope! Apple got there first and will sue the pass off of any other fruit-based companies who infringe.

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  4. "printed" and "fruit" by oic0 · · Score: 2

    This is no closer to 3d printed fruit than the jello fruit stuff that's been served since the invention of jello.

    1. Re:"printed" and "fruit" by Arker · · Score: 2

      Here's how it works. You take the fruit. You chop it up real fine, put it through the printer and you get a fruit!

      So much better than that nasty fruit you started with. Revolutionary! WE HAVE INVENTED FRUIT THIS DAY!!!!

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  5. Re:ewww by Chocolate+Teapot · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's brilliant! I can't wait to get some 3D printed fruit so I can make a purée.

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  6. Re:ewww by rolfwind · · Score: 3, Interesting

    This is glorified juice-filled candy. Whole fruit has all that fiber and other stuff good for someone.

  7. Re:ewww by dreamchaser · · Score: 2

    Presumably the purees can be stored and used in places like Antarctic bases or even in space. Sounds like a good application to me.