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In recent years, there has been a growing interest in 3D printers, which can produce everything from new home decor to consumer items, even some medical applications.
Now a company wants to take the step from plastic-based production to something tastier: chocolate-based 3D printing.
The order books for the so-called Cocoa Press will open on April 17 (opens in new tab), after which a deposit of $ 100 is made. Orders in the US and Canada are expected to ship in September 2023, with other markets and a fully assembled version for a later release in 2024.
Chocolate 3D printer
However, the novelty comes at a cost, as even the cheapest DIY kits cost $1,499 with professional packages starting at $3,995. Still, this is cheaper than creator Ellie Weinstein’s first effort in 2020, which cost $9,995.
The 150-watt 3D printer has a maximum build volume of 140 x 150 x 150 mm (5.5 x 6 x 6 inches), but the company says the size of a design is mainly limited by the chocolate cartridge, which contains 70 g of chocolate and is designed to be preheated to “just below body temperature” for 15 minutes prior to printing, which is a welcome cost-saving measure compared to the 200-plus degrees Celsius required for plastic-based printers.
Cocoa Press says, “We’re working on a method that will allow you to reload chocolate in the middle of a print.”
DIY kits are said to take about 10 hours to complete and are “slightly easier” than assembling VORON V0.1.
Refill chocolate cartridges are available in packs of 10 for $49, and are specially optimized to work with the 3D printer using a blend of cocoa solids and sustainably sourced palm oil. Cocoa Press does say that users can go for their own choice of chocolate, though this may require a bit of experimentation.
Each of the four pieces that touch the chocolate during pressing can also be removed and hand washed for ease of use.
In addition to designing your own carefully curated piece of chocolate, Cocoa Press has released a number of its own designs for users to try. Currently this stands at three, available at are Printables (opens in new tab) web page.
