3D Treats Talks 3D Printing Original Desserts

As we know, food 3D printing is growing rapidly. This manufacturing method involves creating models by extruding food and stacking them layer by layer. Many solutions have been developed based on this technology, the most common being chocolate 3D printers. As a result, many people have taken up food 3D printing as a way to bring to life their own creations. And this is the case of 3D Treats, a culinary project made by Elena Smirnova. We spoke with her to learn more about how she uses 3D printing in her business.

3DN: Could you introduce yourself and 3D Treats?

Elena Smirnova

My name is Elena, I am the founder of 3D Treats, an entrepreneur and mother of three. I discovered 3D printing by accident. I have always focused my professional career on marketing and never got close to the food industry. However, I was excited by the idea that all foods could be printed and couldn’t resist trying it. After a brief search of existing food 3D printers, I found myself with a brand new machine in my hands. The plan was to start a dessert catering business.

The first few weeks were a nightmare. The printer didn’t always do what I wanted, the templates didn’t work, I had to learn a lot of new software that I had never heard of and I didn’t have enough good recipes. If you have ever tried to print food with today’s technology, you know exactly what I am talking about. I have to say that the technology is getting better every day and soon even kids will be able to do it. It took me a while to learn all the tricks to get printing results that I could present to my customers, and now I live in absolute harmony with my 3D printer. That’s how I came up with 3D Treats.