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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
3‑D printed edible textiles are fabricated by extruding protein‑ or starch‑based inks through heated nozzles and cross‑linking them to form stable, flexible food‑grade structures.
Origin: Japanese (2010s) — Japan
See full technique reference →The process relies on shear‑thinning emulsions containing 5–15 wt % protein or starch, 1–5 wt % fat, and 0.5–2 wt % emulsifiers. UV cross‑linking of methacrylate groups or thermal gelatinization at 60–80 °C creates covalent or physical networks that lock the printed geometry. Precise temperature control prevents denaturation, aggregation, and phase separation.
Primary Reaction
UV or thermal cross‑linking of methacrylate‑functionalized proteins/starches
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