Citation: Yuexi Guo, Zhaoyang Li, Jingwei Dai. Charlie and the 3D Printing Chocolate Factory[J]. University Chemistry, ;2024, 39(9): 235-242. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202309067 shu

Charlie and the 3D Printing Chocolate Factory

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State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China;
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College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;
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School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China

Received Date: 19 September 2023
Revised Date: 30 October 2023

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.
- 3D printing,
- Food 3D printing,
- The production of chocolate
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