University Chemistry ›› 2024, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (9): 235-242.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202309067

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Charlie and the 3D Printing Chocolate Factory

Yuexi Guo2, Zhaoyang Li3, Jingwei Dai1   

  1. 1 State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China;
    2 College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;
    3 School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
  • Received:2023-09-19 Revised:2023-10-30 Published:2023-11-21
  • Contact: Jingwei Dai E-mail:jingweidai@nankai.edu.cn

Abstract: Incorporating the backdrop of the novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this paper provides a brief introduction to the chemical composition of chocolate. It offers a user-friendly explanation of several mainstream 3D printing technologies and their principles, discussing the advantages of food 3D printing in the food manufacturing industry. Furthermore, it places a particular focus on the historical development, working principles, and sensory aspects of chocolate 3D printing. By merging familiar everyday foods with cutting-edge scientific advancements, this article is presented in an easily understandable and reader-friendly manner, effectively serving the purpose of popularizing science.

Key words: 3D printing, Food 3D printing, The production of chocolate