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Investigation on characteristics of 3D printing using Nostoc sphaeroides biomass
Author(s) -
An YanJun,
Guo ChaoFan,
Zhang Min,
Zhong ZePing
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of the science of food and agriculture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.782
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1097-0010
pISSN - 0022-5142
DOI - 10.1002/jsfa.9226
Subject(s) - rheology , starch , extrusion , 3d printing , food science , materials science , viscosity , self healing hydrogels , food industry , chemical engineering , chemistry , composite material , polymer chemistry , engineering
BACKGROUND Gel‐like constructs can be produced using an extrusion‐based 3D food printing (3D‐FP) technique. Nostoc sphaeroides biomass is a natural gel material. Considering its good nutrition and rheological properties, these algae were chosen in this study as supply material (ink) for 3D‐FP. With this gel material, the extrusion‐based 3D printing system was set as a model, and the printing behavior was investigated. Furthermore, the 3D‐FP mechanisms were explained through low‐field nuclear magnetic resonance and rheological measurements. RESULTS Results indicated that although fresh biomass gel was printable, non‐uniformity and instability occurred during printing. Blanched inks showed non‐smooth printing behavior, which was associated with a decrease in elasticity and viscosity. Printability was improved by increasing the rehydration time to 24 h when rehydrated powder was used. Increasing the rehydration time increased the water‐binding degree. Pre‐gelatinized potato starch was added to the mixture at ratios ranging from 1 to 100 g kg −1 . The best printing outcome was observed at 40 g kg −1 potato starch. CONCLUSION We emphasize that elasticity and viscosity balance is an essential parameter to achieve printability. The strategies adopted in this work provide new insights into the development of personalized food regarding texture and nutritional additive content. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry