Chapter 11: Artificial Intelligence Applications and the Rise of 3D Printers in the Food Industry in the Digitalizing World Check Access

Nowadays, technological developments occur extremely rapidly and 3D printing technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) applications have great potential in the food industry. Food companies can make effective plans using accurate and reliable predictions made with AI applications while producing foods. In this study, the types of 3D printers used in the food industry, the materials used, the working principles of these printers, and AI application models in the food field are included. While producing, food companies aim to ensure that consumers get maximum benefit from important components in human nutrition. Therefore, during the production process, care is taken to choose techniques that will best preserve the nutritional components. The basic macromolecules in foods are carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, which are essential compounds in the daily diet. In recent years, innovative studies have been carried out on finding and developing new protein sources. Recognition, separation and modification of food proteins and other substances, which are of essential importance in human nutrition, have become possible with 3D and AI applications. This book chapter also covers the research of new protein sources based on 3D printers and the development of high protein content food products.