Katarina Jager

Nursing homes in Germany serve 3D-printed food

3D-printed "smoothfood" uses pureed food to create a more appetizing-looking meal for elderly people who have trouble chewing and swallowing


A German company is using 3D printing technology to make "smoothfood" for elderly people who have trouble chewing and swallowing., according to an article on the CBS News website.

The company uses pureed food to create a more appetizing-looking meal that supposedly tastes good, the article said.

Developed in 2010, the concept has been adopted in over 1,000 retirement homes in Germany, the article said.

There are only six foods available as smoothfoods: Cauliflower, peas, chicken, pork, potatoes and pasta. The food is cooked, pureed, and strained, then mixed with a secret texturizer and "printed" into familiar food shapes. 

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June 13, 2014


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