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Advancements in nanotechnology for food science and industry

Ekta Jagtiani

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Abstract The food industry will be impacted by the acceleration of nanotechnology, its creative applications and constant advancements. Nanostructured materials are utilized to encapsulate food components, packaging and nanosensors. These materials make the compound more soluble, bioavailable and increase its delivery speed, while also keeping the active components safe throughout production and storage. The review outlines the effects of nanotechnology on food systems and describes the outcomes of antimicrobial nanostructural materials on bacteria. It also highlights the characteristics of food‐nanotechnology along with its existing and possible future applications in food science. The potential for nanoparticles to be used in the food industry to supply customers with safe, contaminant‐free food and to increase the acceptance of the food due to its enhanced functional characteristics has been summarized as well.

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Abstract The food industry will be impacted by the acceleration of nanotechnology, its creative applications and constant advancements. Nanostructured materials are utilized to encapsulate food components, packaging and nanosensors. These materials make the compound more soluble, bioavailable and increase its delivery speed, while also keeping the active components safe throughout production and storage. The review outlines the effects of nanotechnology on food systems and describes the outcomes of antimicrobial nanostructural materials on bacteria. It also highlights the characteristics of food‐nanotechnology along with its existing and possible future applications in food science. The potential for nanoparticles to be used in the food industry to supply customers with safe, contaminant‐free food and to increase the acceptance of the food due to its enhanced functional characteristics has been summarized as well.

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Abstract The food industry will be impacted by the acceleration of nanotechnology, its creative applications and constant advancements. Nanostructured materials are utilized to encapsulate food components, packaging and nanosensors. These materials make the compound more soluble, bioavailable and increase its delivery speed, while also keeping the active components safe throughout production and storage. The review outlines the effects of nanotechnology on food systems and describes the outcomes of antimicrobial nanostructural materials on bacteria. It also highlights the characteristics of food‐nanotechnology along with its existing and possible future applications in food science. The potential for nanoparticles to be used in the food industry to supply customers with safe, contaminant‐free food and to increase the acceptance of the food due to its enhanced functional characteristics has been summarized as well.

Key concepts: Food industry, Nanotechnology, Applications of nanotechnology, Food packaging, Impact of nanotechnology, Nanosensor, Food processing, Food engineering

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