sugar lab celebrates cinco de mayo with intricate colorful 3D printed candy series

after its previous holiday collection, sugar lab now celebrates cinco de mayo, infusing a new assortment of 3D printed candies drawing from mexican-american culture and flavors. the los angeles-based company, run by a small team of chefs, architects turned to designers, and tech geeks, forms a range of imaginative food designs, including chocolate bonbons, drink garnishes, and candies.

luchador tepache bonbons

all images courtesy of sugar lab

sugar lab specializes in 3D printed food and stands as the world’s first digital bakery. in this recent collection, the team introduces five types of candies, blending flavors and colors for all tastes. ‘luchador tepache bonbon’ takes shape as a colorful, salted, 3D printed lime shell, filled with milk chocolate, and caramelized pineapple ganache which brings a fusion of sweet and tangy.
luchador tepache bonbons

the series also includes the ‘chili lime habanero candy’ which is a staple on the streets of LA and is now available in a 3D printed form thanks to sugar lab. meanwhile, ‘margarita lime wedges’ are developed as a 3D printed salted candy that allows foodies to enjoy a new twist on the classic margarita taste. 

luchador tepache bonbons

the ‘mexican hot chocolate sugar cubes’ take form as small geometric gems, ‘made with real cacao and ready to fall into a glass of milk,’ as sugar lab shares. the collection is completed with ‘piñata watermelon lemonade’ candy which was born as a playful response to the question ‘what would a sugar cube look like if it was also a piñata?’. 

luchador tepache bonbonsmargarita limes

mexican hot chocolate sugar cubes

piñata watermelon lemon candies

piñata watermelon lemon candies

project info:

name: 3D printed cinco de mayo

designer: sugar lab

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edited by: christina petridou | designboom