Application of nanotechnology in the food industry- A review

Food nanotechnology is a relatively recent area which has opened up a whole universe of new applications in food industry. Nanotechnology holds great promise to provide benefits not just within food products but also around food products. There is an urgent need for regulatory systems capable of managing any risks associated with nanofoods and the use of nanotechnology in food industry. The food market demands technologies, which are essential to keep market leadership in the food processing industry to produce fresh authentic, convenient and flavourful food products. Prolonging the product shelf life and freshness as well as improving the quality of food are the target. Recent innovations in nanotechnology have transformed a number of scientific and industrial areas including the food industry. Applications of nanotechnology have emerged with increasing need of nanoparticle uses in various fields of food science and food microbiology, including food processing, food packaging, functional food development, food safety, detection of foodborne pathogens, and shelf-life extension of food and/or food products. In this article, we have an overview of nanotechnology in the food industry and its applications.

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Nanofood ، Food products ، Nanotechnology ، Food industry ، Food safety