Meet the 3D printer that prints in chocolate [Video]

The Cocoa Press printer is not the first chocolate 3D printer we have seen, but this one is capable of some seriously intricate designs, and is priced within the reach of small businesses and those willing to spend big on their hobbies. Cocoa Press printer packages start at $1,499 (roughly £1,245).

It works much like a normal 3D printer in most respects. Any designs you want to turn into chocolate are broken down into thin layers and the Cocoa Press builds up your creations using a fine nozzle that extrudes the chocolate.

How does a chocolate 3D printer work?

The biggest a single piece of sculpture can be is 140 x 150 x 150mm, and Cocoa Press offers a gallery of designs you can try out — or you can make …