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Nanobiotechnology perspectives. Role of nanotechnology in the food industry: a review
Author(s) -
Durán Nelson,
Marcato Priscyla D.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international journal of food science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.831
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1365-2621
pISSN - 0950-5423
DOI - 10.1111/ijfs.12027
Subject(s) - nanobiotechnology , nanotechnology , applications of nanotechnology , nanosensor , food industry , food quality , food sector , microbiology and biotechnology , materials science , biology , nanoparticle , food science , agriculture , ecology
Summary Nanotechnology is becoming increasingly important for the food sector. Promising results and applications are already being developed in the areas of nutrient delivery systems through bioactive nanoencapsulation, biosensors to detect and quantify pathogens organic compounds, other chemicals and food composition alteration, and even edible film to preserve fruit or vegetables. This article reviews the application and the benefits of nanotechnology in different areas of food industry that include bioactive nanoencapsulation, edible thin film, packages and nanosensors. It is possible to conclude from the review that the nanotechnology advances increase the safety and quality of food and mainly decrease the time for pathogen detection.