Master the future of culinary innovation with this definitive guide to the cutting-edge materials science, 4D food printing, and smart biopolymers that are quietly revolutionizing texture, sustainability, and gastronomy.

Self-assembly in food design is a rapidly emerging field that integrates materials science with gastronomy. From hydrocolloids and biopolymers to nanomaterials, these techniques allow precise control over texture, stability, and functional properties of food. With increasing interest in sustainable and functional foods, these innovations are set to redefine the future of gastronomy. This book is an interdisciplinary exploration of the role of self-assembly in food design. It delves into emerging technologies that revolutionize food structuring, including edible hydrogels, biopolymers, and nanomaterials. Providing insights into the engineering principles behind culinary self-assembly, it bridges materials science and gastronomic creativity. Covering applications from 4D food printing to the use of oleogels and bigels in food structuring, the book brings together contributions from top experts in food engineering, chemistry, and culinary sciences. It is a crucial resource for researchers, professionals, and students eager to explore the next frontier in edible innovation.

Readers will find the volume:

• Comprehensively explores self-assembly techniques in food design;
• Covers cutting-edge topics like 4D food printing, edible architecture, and nanomaterials in gastronomy;
• Features contributions from leading researchers across food science, materials engineering, and culinary arts.

Audience

Food scientists, materials engineers, researchers, academics, research and design professionals in the food and beverage industry, culinary innovators, and students specializing in food technology and gastronomy.

Tanima Bhattacharya, PhD is a Professor in the Center for Global Health Research at the Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India, with more than a decade of teaching experience. She has authored more than 90 publications in high-impact journals and contributed to chapters and patents in the field of nanotechnology and biomaterials. Her research interests include green nanomaterials and biopolymers, focusing on their applications in biomedical sciences, food packaging, toxin detection, nutraceuticals, and agricultural innovations.