# 3D-Printed Food Janne Kytannen's Concept Introduces Cutting-Edge Manufacturing to Meal Preparation By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-food References: [wgsn-hbl.blogspot](http://wgsn-hbl.blogspot.ca/2013/04/3d-printed-food-models-by-freedom-of.html) & [jannekyttanen](http://www.jannekyttanen.com/) Imagine replacing the process of rolling out noodles from a mechanical or a manual pasta maker in favor of an astoundingly high-tech alternative that we'll call 3D-printed food. Co-founder of the Freedom of Creation design studio, Janne Kytannen puts forth an intriguing idea that could revolutionize the way in which edibles are made. A close look into these dishes will reveal quite an eclectic and even eccentric assortment of noodles. Men's heads, marine plants, wedge shoes and strings of text have been mixed into a marinara sauce and a light-colored soup. These unexpected forms are simply smaller versions of some of the designer's larger sculptures. 3D-printed food could take a cornucopia of shapes and sizes, intended for aesthetics, easy consumption or both. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Food:** A new way of manufacturing food with innovative shapes and sizes using 3D printing technology. - **Food Personalization:** Taking food choices to another level by providing personalized meals using 3D printing technology. - **Sustainable Food Production:** 3D printing offers a new way for sustainable food production that could reduce food waste and energy consumption. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Industry:** There is potential for the food industry to incorporate 3D printing technology into food production, providing unique food experiences to customers. - **Design Industry:** The design industry could benefit from the creation of new 3D printed food designs for restaurants and food companies. - **Environmental Industry:** 3D printing food could reduce the carbon footprint and waste produced in the food industry, making it a viable solution for sustainable food production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pastry Chef 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-3d-printer.md) - [3D Printed Medical Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gastronology.md) - [3D-Printed Shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-shrimp.md) - [3D Printer Food Extruders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printer-food-extruder.md) - [Spicy 3D-Printed Bouillons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-bouillons.md) - [Edible QR Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interiqr.md) - [Bio-Printed Fish Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-fish-fillet.md) - [Plant-Based 3D-Printed Meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forma-foods.md) - [Automated Fresh Pasta Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-pasta-and-noodle-maker-plus.md)