The Art of 3D Printing Fake Food

Displaying food samples to entice customers is a common practice in many countries. From sushi and ramen to desserts and practically all sorts of dishes, everything is done carefully to come up with the perfect look.

In the Philippines, this isn’t something new. One trip in the food court of a mall, and you will see fake food display. The dishes may not appear to be rich in flavor but they sure serve their intended purpose. The following are some of the industries that benefit from 3D printing fake food.

Food Industry  

To Attract Customers

Quite frankly, the food samples we see in restaurants today may not pass for real food. You glance at them and right away you figure that they are mere replicas. How can that oven-baked rib eye steak catch your attention when you can’t see its tenderness? How can you imagine taking a bite when you know your teeth will only meet plastic or wax?

This is where the magic of 3D printing works. As a restaurant owner, you sure don’t want your food samples to look like toys. The great news is that with 3D printing, you can create more realistic dishes to get customers coming in. It is even better if you have multiple branches because 3D printing is great for mass production. It allows you to create numerous food samples which you can distribute for display in all your locations.

To Show the Available Dishes

There are people who will not bother to get inside a restaurant or a fast food chain to check out the menu. If there is no one to attend to them at the doorstep, they will just look from afar to see what the place has to offer.

But not if there is food display. It makes ordering easier for customers even without a menu. They may just be passing by and tired from work, and decide to go for a ramen when they see your realistic display.

The purpose of fake food goes beyond rousing your taste buds. It can also be used for the following:

Movies, TV Commercials, Theatrical Plays, Etc.

Basically, we create fake food when real food cannot be displayed.  This holds true for restaurants as doing so may spoil the food. Just the same, fake food can be used as props in movies, TV commercials, theatrical plays, and more. So that real food will not be wasted, it is better to use 3D printed fake food as a prop.

Nutrition Education and Consumer Research

3D printing fake food is also done for educational and market research purposes. It acts as a supplement to nutrition education and allows companies to better analyze their market.

In a Nutshell

3D printing fake food is an entirely different industry. There are factories commissioned by restaurants and fast food chains to make fake food for displays and other purposes. With the introduction of 3D printing, the process gets faster and easier.

In 3D printing fake food, the raw material is placed into a 3D printer. It is spread or deposited in precise layers to form into the desired shape. The more advanced the machine, the easier it is to print more complex dishes. If you intend to have the output eaten, you use an edible paste.

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