# 3D-Printed Sugar Candies The ColorPod Add-On Creates Novelty Full-Color Printed Edibles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-10-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-edible References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20161018-colorpod-3d-printer-add-on-can-now-3d-print-full-color-edible-candies.html) & [spitstec.nl](http://www.spitstec.nl/) ColorPod is the name of a [3D printer add-on](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers) created by Aad van der Geest, which makes it possible for shapely printed edibles to be created in full color. The technology that powers this creation is like a combination of powder-based 3D printing and traditional color inkjet cartridges, meaning that makers are able to create an endless amount of creatively shaped sweets. The edible ink that's used in printing is a combination of water, ethanol (diluted vodka) sugar and dextrin, which creates a sugary shape layer by layer. To show off the possibilities of the system, colorful skulls, multi-color trains, houses and Pokemon characters have been created. This technology indicates huge potential in the confectionery industry for the creation of [custom sweets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsugar-chewsyourmix) in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Full-color 3d-printed Confectionary:** The combination of powder-based 3D printing and traditional color inkjet cartridges with edible ink indicates disruptive innovation opportunities in the customization and novelty sectors of the confectionery industry. - **Personalized Novelty Candies:** The potential for limitless customizability offered by 3D-printed candy and edible ink technology indicates disruptive innovation opportunities in the personalized gift and event favor industries. - **Advanced Add-on Capabilities for 3D Printers:** The creation of the ColorPod add-on represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the development of advanced add-on capabilities that can expand the potential uses of 3D printers for other industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery:** The application of 3D printing and edible ink technology in the confectionery industry presents disruptive innovation opportunities for custom and novelty products. - **Personalized Gifts:** The limitless customizability potential of 3D-printed candy and edible ink technology present disruptive innovation opportunities for the personalized gift industry. - **Event Favors:** The novelty and customization potential of 3D-printed candy and edible ink technology present disruptive innovation opportunities for the event favor industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Sugar Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefdoodler.md) - [Chocolate Filament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-press-3d-printer.md) - [Chromatic AI Food Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoffy-edibot.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [Edible Ink Confectionery Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-ink-printer.md) - [Pastry Chef 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-3d-printer.md) - [3D-Printed Cocoa Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-drop.md) - [3D-Printed Valentine's Day Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-bonbons.md) - [Spiced 3D-Printed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-latte-chocolates.md)