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Innovative Three-Dimensional 3D-Esserts with Dietary Supplements in Edible Packaging

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Innovative Three-Dimensional 3D-Esserts with Dietary Supplements in Edible Packaging

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Godina 2025
Nadređena publikacija Book of Abstracts 9th International Conference Sustainable Postharvest and Food Technologies - INOPTEP 2025 and 37th National Conference Processing and Energy In Agriculture - PTEP 2025
Stranice str. 41-41
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Sažetak

3D food printing is an emerging processing technology poised to have a significant impact on the entire food
industry and consumer health. It enables transformation of high-quality food ingredients into special designed,
highly customized 3D printed foods, such as “3D-esserts” with edible packaging. One notable application of this
technology is the creation of fully edible packaging made from ingredients that are safe for human or pet
consumption. Familiarizing consumers with these innovations and demonstrating their relevance to both the
human and pet food industry is crucial. A key example of edible and printable material includes desserts with
supplemental nutrients tailored to an individual’s dietary needs.
Unlike conventional food, dietary supplements are intended to enhance nutrition by incorporating essential
proteins, vitamins, minerals, bioactive compounds, live beneficial microbes, or other beneficial nutrients like
methylsulfonylmethane. These advancements in 3D food printing are driving the rise of personalized nutrition.
Moreover, 3D printing allows for the personalization of both food and packaging, adapting to individual
preferences and dietary requirements. From a societal perspective, public opinion generally supports the
development of new food technologies - especially 3D food printing – due to its innovative and visually
appealing products. Edible films and coatings have gained significant attention in recent years due to their
advantages over synthetic polymer films. Unlike traditional packaging materials, edible films can be consumed
along with the packaged product. In addition to serving as effective vapor and gas barriers, they enhance food
quality, extend shelf life, and reduce packaging waste. They can also serve as carriers of bioactive compounds,
further enhancing the functional properties of food. The combination of “3D-esserts” and 3D-printed edible
packaging represents a promising approach to environmental sustainability. By replacing plastic packaging with
edible alternatives, 3D food printing can help reduce plastic waste and promote a circular economy.
As part of the HRID project, recipes compatible with 3D food printing technology will be developed and
presented to meet specific nutritional and health requirements.

Ključne riječi

dietary supplements; edible packaging; 3D-esserts; 3D food; 3D printing