Columbia researchers 3D-printed this vegan cheesecake

Apr 20, 2023

3D food printing has the potential to be the next frontier in cooking. Image: Jonathan Blutinger / Columbia Engineering

Paige Bennett

Writer, EcoWatch

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Graphic showing stages of 3D printed food product

a The final printed food product (V7). b A cross-sectional cut of the final-printed slice showing internal ingredients. c A 3D model rendering of the final food product. d A cross-sectional view of the cake showing how each of the ingredients are layered. The ingredients that were used are as follows: (1) graham cracker paste, (2) peanut butter, (3) strawberry jam, (4) Nutella, (5) banana puree, (6) cherry drizzle, and (7) frosting. Image: Eco Watch

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