Gastronology, not only tasty and appealing food,
but also nutritionally effective

Refining
what's good

Gastronology gives food an extra dimension in terms of flavour, shape and functionality. We develop delicious 3D food recipes and appealing 3D food designs. Flavour and shape, gastronomy and technology are combined in unique 3D printed food products. It is a breakthrough for people who are dealing with problems relating to chewing, swallowing, taste or appetite. 3D food is soft to eat, tastes great, looks appealing, increases appetite and people can once again enjoy eating independently in a safe way. It improves their quality of life.

Refining what's good. Making lives better.

ABOUT GASTRONOLOGY

The art of delicious food and 3D technology

Gastronology combines refined gastronomy and innovative 3D technology into unique 3D food solutions and offers high-quality, problem-solving food for specific target groups. Gastronology brings together knowledge, expertise, and processes, focusing on:

Creating fresh and refined
3D food recipes;
Designing fun and functional
3D product forms;
Fine-tuning product designs for
3D printing.

FUNCTIONAL FOOD

Problem solvers in healthcare and
the food sector

Healthcare sector

Children

3D FOOD PRODUCTION

Fresh 3D food
from the printer

The food-safe printer cartridge is filled with smooth, soft ingredients and the nozzles move efficiently across the silicon print area. The semi-finished product is constructed layer by layer into a 3D product, without any moulds or intermediate steps. 3D food is produced by Gastronology licensees.

TOP-CLASS RECIPES AND DESIGNS

Created by our SVH Master Chef

SVH Master Chef Eugène Swalen is turning the experience of eating on its head. After a career of more than 35 years as executive chef in large hotels and various high-class restaurants, he made the switch from traditional gastronomy to inspiring 3D printed food technology in 2019. Since then this food innovator has developed a unique series of 3D printed food recipes and food designs by experimenting with new ingredients, flavours, shapes and textures.

THE PRODUCTION OF 3D PRINTED FOOD

3D printed food in 5 steps

01 - From farm or other source

Gastronology 3D food recipes stand out because of their high quality in terms of freshness, preparation, mincing and cooking. Each recipe contains on average 95% fresh, natural ingredients of the highest quality. These ingredients have been washed, peeled, cut and minced in accordance with strict procedures and cooked in a way that maximises flavour and nutrition.

02 - The preparation of purees

The fresh ingredients are finely minced in accordance with the IDDSI standard. 5% or less of the recipe consists of a complex, balanced mix of flavourings, natural colourings and binding agents that determine the flavour, colour and shape and differ per puree. This is what makes each of our recipes unique.

03 - Efficient 3D food printing

The vegetable, chicken, fish or potato purée is added to the reservoir of the (industrial) 3D food printer. The purée is then applied layer by layer to construct the 3D product up to a maximum height of 6 centimetres. Gastronology uses print optimisation and advice to ensure that the semi-finished products are created quickly and accurately.

04 - Fresh for longer thanks to freezing

Semi-finished products (unprinted purées) and end products (printed 3D food products) are frozen directly to a temperature of at least -18°C. The faster they are frozen after preparation or 3D food printing, the easier it is to retain the level of quality. After that they are packed and stored in food-safe, climate-controlled cold stores.

05 - Food on the table in no time

Now the 3D food products only have to be warmed up from their frozen state: in a non-preheated oven at a temperature of 95°C or at 140°C hot air with steam in a combi steam / convection oven that has been preheated to 180°C. The 3D food retains its shape while it is being warmed up.

PARTNERSHIP

Partners in 3D food

Gastronology's focus is on innovation in 3D food technology. Innovation requires partnerships. Making a difference cannot be achieved by acting alone. That is why we work together with partners.

Meet our partners

Would you like to find out more about Gastronology?

If you are curious to find out more about the possibilities that Gastronology can offer your organisation, then please call us for more information on +31 (0)164 74 57 99 or fill out the contact form.

Production of 3D printed food

The 5 steps to achieve delicious 3D printed food.
Learn more about the production process.

About us

Inspiring 3D food specialists.
Find out more about our passion and drive.

3D printed food for the healthcare sector

Give dysphagia patients their appetite back and allow them to enjoy their food again.
3D printed food for the healthcare sector

3D printed food for children

Encourages young childeren to eat more vegetables.
3D printed food for children

Gastronology, not only tasty and appealing food, but also nutritionally effective

Refiningwhat's good