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In October 2015, the so-called \u201cThe Performance Project\u201d of Vienna, Austria developed a system to experiment with 3D printed food for elderly patients with dysphagia. Dysphagia is the symptom of difficulty in deglutition, although it is sometimes referred to as a \u201ccondition\u201d in and of itself. Diets for elderly patients with dysphagia usually include pur\u00e9ed and pre-mashed food, which is as unappetizing in taste and texture as one would imagine!<\/p>\n
The \u201cThe Performance Project\u201d project creates custom meals for specific patients, including the tastes and textures an individual patient prefers, as well as accounting for a patient\u2019s nutritional needs. Food materials can be custom mixed to have the 3D printed food replicate the texture of its non-pur\u00e9ed counterpart, while being able to properly dissolve in the patient\u2019s mouth.<\/p>\n
The \u201cThe Performance Project\u201d system was made into an entirely automated workflow controlled by an algorithm created by Information and Communication Technology company Sanalogic of Germany. Starting with a program that enables the patient to order their preferred foodstuffs, their profile stores any dietary requirements approved by their doctor, as well as their required textures. The \u201cinformation\u201d is sent to a facility of the project\u2019s partner company Foodjet of Nijmegen of The Netherlands. Each meal is developed and printed into a special tray that is covered, frozen and dispatched to the care facility, where it is reheated in a special container that is designed to avoid cold spots.<\/p>\n
All the food is made from natural ingredients that are pur\u00e9ed or liquified. A gelling agent is added to create the texture and is adjusted for the patient\u2019s needs or the foodstuff being printed, including any of the patient\u2019s medical needs. A patient\u2019s \u201cfood profile\u201d can be adjusted at will to optimize their diet for their current needs.<\/p>\n
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