Application of Nano Technology in Food Sector

The term “Nano Foods” refers to foods being introduced to consumers utilizing nanotechnology tools, processes and contains a mix of nanoparticles in an acceptable range.

- Kirubasankar G R1, Midhuna L V1, Dakshayani. R2 and Dr. R. Jagan Mohan3

The structure and characteristics of matter can be manipulated at the nanometric scale (10-100 nm), which leads to the use of materials in new and interesting research domains where nanotechnology and biology are combined. Nanotechnology allows for the enhancement of food product quality, by modifying the physicochemical properties of nano-sized constituents of food items. It has diverse application in the food sector, including food packaging, storage, and quality monitoring. The major area of applications includes the alteration of food texture, food encapsulation, sensations, taste developments and enhancing the bioavailability of the food nutrients. The most recent nanotechnology applications in producing food include the creation of nano-sized food components, bioactive compound delivery techniques and novel packaging of food.