Influence of internal printing pattern and infill on morphological and dimensional properties of gluten-free bread manufactured by 3D printing

The design and control of the internal structure in food 3D printing is a critical factor that determines the final properties and quality of food products. This study investigated the influence of internal structure design parameters in gluten-free bread made by 3D printing, specifically evaluating...

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Main Authors: Carmen Molina-Montero, Adrian Matas, Marta Igual, Javier Martínez-Monzó, Purificación García-Segovia
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Published: Elsevier 2025-12-01
Series:Future Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666833525001741
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author Carmen Molina-Montero
Adrian Matas
Marta Igual
Javier Martínez-Monzó
Purificación García-Segovia
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Marta Igual
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description The design and control of the internal structure in food 3D printing is a critical factor that determines the final properties and quality of food products. This study investigated the influence of internal structure design parameters in gluten-free bread made by 3D printing, specifically evaluating two patterns (rectilinear and concentric) and four infill percentages (30 %, 40 %, 50 %, and 60 %). The rheological properties of the dough, dimensional changes during printing and baking, colorimetric characteristics, and crumb structure were analyzed. The results showed that the dough presented a predominantly elastic behavior suitable for 3D printing. The rectilinear pattern exhibited higher dimensional stability during printing, while the concentric pattern showed higher moisture losses and, consequently lower dimensional deformations during baking., Analysis of the crumb structure revealed that the concentric pattern produced higher total porosity than the rectilinear pattern, with a more irregular pore distribution. Color differences were more pronounced in samples with 60 % infill, particularly in the rectilinear pattern. The results suggest that the selection of the pattern and percentage of infill should be based on the specific requirements of the final product.
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spelling doaj-art-42da89a2498f47c7bdfba6cd8487045a2025-08-20T03:50:50ZengElsevierFuture Foods2666-83352025-12-011210071510.1016/j.fufo.2025.100715Influence of internal printing pattern and infill on morphological and dimensional properties of gluten-free bread manufactured by 3D printingCarmen Molina-Montero0Adrian Matas1Marta Igual2Javier Martínez-Monzó3Purificación García-Segovia4i-Food Group, IIA-FoodUPV, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Españai-Food Group, IIA-FoodUPV, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Españai-Food Group, IIA-FoodUPV, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Españai-Food Group, IIA-FoodUPV, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, EspañaCorresponding author.; i-Food Group, IIA-FoodUPV, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, EspañaThe design and control of the internal structure in food 3D printing is a critical factor that determines the final properties and quality of food products. This study investigated the influence of internal structure design parameters in gluten-free bread made by 3D printing, specifically evaluating two patterns (rectilinear and concentric) and four infill percentages (30 %, 40 %, 50 %, and 60 %). The rheological properties of the dough, dimensional changes during printing and baking, colorimetric characteristics, and crumb structure were analyzed. The results showed that the dough presented a predominantly elastic behavior suitable for 3D printing. The rectilinear pattern exhibited higher dimensional stability during printing, while the concentric pattern showed higher moisture losses and, consequently lower dimensional deformations during baking., Analysis of the crumb structure revealed that the concentric pattern produced higher total porosity than the rectilinear pattern, with a more irregular pore distribution. Color differences were more pronounced in samples with 60 % infill, particularly in the rectilinear pattern. The results suggest that the selection of the pattern and percentage of infill should be based on the specific requirements of the final product.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666833525001741Gluten-free breadPatternInfill percentageCrumb structure
spellingShingle Carmen Molina-Montero
Adrian Matas
Marta Igual
Javier Martínez-Monzó
Purificación García-Segovia
Influence of internal printing pattern and infill on morphological and dimensional properties of gluten-free bread manufactured by 3D printing
Future Foods
Gluten-free bread
Pattern
Infill percentage
Crumb structure
title Influence of internal printing pattern and infill on morphological and dimensional properties of gluten-free bread manufactured by 3D printing
title_full Influence of internal printing pattern and infill on morphological and dimensional properties of gluten-free bread manufactured by 3D printing
title_fullStr Influence of internal printing pattern and infill on morphological and dimensional properties of gluten-free bread manufactured by 3D printing
title_full_unstemmed Influence of internal printing pattern and infill on morphological and dimensional properties of gluten-free bread manufactured by 3D printing
title_short Influence of internal printing pattern and infill on morphological and dimensional properties of gluten-free bread manufactured by 3D printing
title_sort influence of internal printing pattern and infill on morphological and dimensional properties of gluten free bread manufactured by 3d printing
topic Gluten-free bread
Pattern
Infill percentage
Crumb structure
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666833525001741
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