A Review on Aspects of Nanotechnology in Food Science and Animal Nutrition
Abstract
Nano science and nanotechnology are new frontiers of this century and food nanotechnology is an emerging technology. Food and animal nutition nanotechnology is an area of emerging interest and opens up a whole universe of new possibilities for the food and livestock feed industry. In food engineering, two major applications related to nanotechnology (i.e) food Nano sensing and food nanostructured ingredients are being expected. In the former field, better food quality and safety evaluation can be achieved by using nanotechnology. Recently “Nanotechnology”, is essentially a modern scientific field that is constantly evolving as a broad area of research, with respect to dairy and food processing, preservation, packaging and development of functional foods. Food and dairy manufacturers, agricultural producers and consumers could gain a more competitive position through nanotechnology. Nano food packaging materials may extend food life, improve food safety, alert consumers that food is contaminated or spoiled, repair tears in packaging, and even release preservatives to extend the life of the food in the package. Nanotechnology applications in the food industry can be utilized to detect bacteria in packaging, or produce stronger flavors and color quality, and safety by increasing the barrier properties