Progress in application of 3D printing technology in sports functional foods

  • LI Tingting ,
  • LYU Jiaojiao
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  • 1(School of International Medical Technology, Sanda University, Shanghai 201209, China)
    2(Key Laboratory of Exercise and Health Sciences of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China)

Received date: 2025-05-12

  Revised date: 2025-07-03

  Online published: 2025-12-15

Abstract

In the context of the integration of sports nutrition science and intelligent manufacturing, 3D printing technology is increasingly becoming a key tool for innovation in sports functional foods, due to its unique advantages in precise control of nutritional components, intelligent structural design, and personalized food manufacturing.Based on the application characteristics of food 3D printing technology in sports functional foods, it is categorized into extrusion-based, laser sintering-based, and inkjet-based methods.The focus is on analyzing the application practices of each technology in sports nutrition scenarios, such as nutritional supplementation, energy regulation, and controlled release of functional substances.Solutions to issues such as molding stability, material compatibility, and food safety include laser-assisted curing, electrospinning-based forming, sustainable raw material development, and automatic nozzle cleaning systems.Building on this, the development trend of integrating 3D printing with artificial intelligence, big data, and sensor technologies is explored.The establishment of an integrated nutrition manufacturing system based on dynamic feedback from individual physiological states is proposed, providing technical support and research references for the future efficient, precise, and safe production of sports functional foods.

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LI Tingting , LYU Jiaojiao . Progress in application of 3D printing technology in sports functional foods[J]. Food and Fermentation Industries, 2025 , 51(22) : 430 -440 . DOI: 10.13995/j.cnki.11-1802/ts.043251

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