It's safe to say that the diet of the future will likely be quite different than what it is today, which is evident with conceptual products like the Bouchee Capsule Food Printer being designed.
The sustainable food appliance works by using mealworm and seaweed capsules and transforming them into palatable food for individuals that is healthy and eco-friendly. The appliance works to print food for adults and children alike through the accompanying app for enhanced ease-of-use for individuals and families alike to appreciate.
The conceptual Bouchee Capsule Food Printer has been designed by Chen Bing Chen and Wang Min Chen, and identifies how food systems will need to be changed in the future to accommodate larger populations.
Sustainable Food Printers
The Conceptual Bouchee Capsule Food Printer Uses Mealworms and Seaweed
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Food Printing - This trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for developing advanced 3D food printers that use alternative ingredients.
2. Mealworm and Seaweed Engineering - This trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for creating sustainable and nutritious food capsules made from mealworms and seaweed.
3. Tech-enabled Food Customization - This trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for designing user-friendly apps that allow individuals and families to customize and print their food easily.
Industry Implications
1. Food Technology - The food technology industry can embrace the trend of sustainable food printing and develop cutting-edge machinery and processes to cater to the changing dietary needs of the future.
2. Alternative Protein - The alternative protein industry can explore the potential of mealworm and seaweed engineering to create innovative plant-based and sustainable protein sources for mass consumption.
3. Meal Preparation Solutions - Meal preparation solutions companies can capitalize on the trend of tech-enabled food customization by developing smart appliances and apps that simplify and personalize the cooking experience for individuals and families.