Chapter 13

Integrating Electrohydrodynamic Processes with Food 3D Printing

C. Anandharamakrishnan

C. Anandharamakrishnan

National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur (an Institute of National Importance; formerly Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology - IIFPT), Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

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Jeyan A. Moses

Jeyan A. Moses

National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur (an Institute of National Importance; formerly Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology - IIFPT), Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

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T. Anukiruthika

T. Anukiruthika

National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur (an Institute of National Importance; formerly Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology - IIFPT), Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

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First published: 25 March 2022

Summary

With recent innovations, 3D printing has been well flourished in the biomedical field. This draws the attention of the food scientist in exploring the potential opportunities of 3D printing in the delivery of functional foods and bioactive ingredients. In this cohort, researchers look into the synergistic benefits of combining 3D printing with high voltage electrohydrodynamic processes: electrospraying and electrospinning. This chapter discusses the new array of research in the delivery of nutraceuticals and functional foods through integrating electrohydrodynamic processes with 3D food printing. Electrospraying and electrospinning have a wide range of applications in the food industry; however, no reports are available on the advantages of these combined food technologies. Integration of 3D printing with the electrohydrodynamic process is a multi-faceted approach that could be used for the targeted delivery of functional foods in a customized way with tailored nutrition. Hence the present work describes the concept, opportunities, merits, and challenges associated with the integrated approaches. The risks involved in the targeted delivery of the functional bioactive compounds cannot be overviewed as negligence in the usage of permissible limit of active ingredients results in safety concerns. Certainly, this chapter provides insights on exploring the research opportunities with this integrated multidisciplinary approach and foresees the practical feasibilities in the development of novel drug delivery systems and smart food packages in a sustainable way. More research needs are required in system design, process optimization, material compatibility, printability, and bioavailability of active ingredients. Addressing these research needs would enlighten the knowledge about direct encapsulation through electrodynamic processes by integrating with food 3D printing.

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