So, you want to 3D print food. You've come to the right place. This explosive 3D printed edibles market is rapidly growing from a global market of $325 million in 2019. It is expected to grow to over $1015 million by 2027. The early adopters of this new technology are sure to make a huge return on investment (ROI).

This brief guide is an introduction to the world of 3D printing aimed at small- to medium-sized businesses looking to incorporate the technology into their product offerings or entrepreneurs who want to start a focused 3D food printing business. The guide focuses on at four main areas:

1. How 3D printing works and which additive manufacturing techniques can be used for printing food
2. The marketplace and what's out there. Examples of food printing in industry, such as printing pizza and chocolate, and a simple cost analysis of the technology
3. The key parameters for success and which additive manufacturing technique is best for different applications
4. How NASA is using the technology to tailor nutrition for their astronauts, the applications in the vegan market, and the future of 3D printing food.

This guide will help you decide if 3D food printing is a worthy inclusion to be incorporated into your business and whether it will add value to your final product offering or as an aid in the manufacturing of your final product. We will also look at the future of 3D printing food and where the market may move based on current social forces.