Barilla and Desall recently announced the winners of its second Smart Pasta competition, which challenged people to come up with inventive 3D-printed pasta shapes.
The pasta designs explore the ways in which the shape of a noodle can play a significant part in the flavor and texture experience of a dish. Of nearly 1,200 entries from 124 countries, Barilla and Desall chose to call out three different winning designs. The winning first place 'Turbine' design from a 26-year-old Italian designer reimagines the famous fusilli, while the runners up creatively reinterpreted elements of the natural world with their 3D-printed pasta concepts.
As part of the competition, Barilla has also offered a €1,000 option right for designs that may be purchased for commercial use, whether or not they have been chosen as winners.
What's Driving This Trend
- 3d-printed Food
- The trend of 3D-printed food is disrupting the way we create and consume food.
- Food Innovation
- The trend of food innovation is disrupting the conventional food industry.
- Personalized Nutrition
- The trend of personalized nutrition is disrupting the way we approach food and health.
Who This Affects Most
- Food Manufacturing
- The food manufacturing industry can benefit from 3D printing technology to create new and exciting products.
- Restaurant and Catering Services
- Restaurants and catering services can benefit from offering 3D-printed food creations on their menus, providing unique dining experiences.
- Technology and Design
- The technology and design industry can benefit from exploring the potential of 3D-printed food, including new machinery and software for food printing innovation.
