Review on - Nanotechnology Applications in Food Packaging and Safety

Wesley, S. John; Raja, P. Vigneshwara; Raj, A. AllwynSundar; Tiroutchelvamae, D.

doi:10.17950/ijer/v3s11/1105

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“…The current technology can detect the microbial pathogens in food products in 2 to 7 days. In addition, it is used for detection of toxin, pesticide, and spoilage [4]. Nanotechnology would be used to manufacture smart packaging for extending shelf life of the product and enable it to transport even further.…”

Section: Benefits Of Nanotechnology In Packagingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The primary objective of food safety is to assure that food will not cause any harm to the consumer when it is prepared and/eaten [1]. It is important that all foods must be protected from physical, chemical, and biological contamination through processing, handling and distribution [4]. Nanotechnology has brought revolution in food industry as it has several application in all areas of food science, from agriculture to food processing to security to packaging to nutrition and neutraceuticals [4].…”

Section: Nanotechnology and Food Safetymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is important that all foods must be protected from physical, chemical, and biological contamination through processing, handling and distribution [4]. Nanotechnology has brought revolution in food industry as it has several application in all areas of food science, from agriculture to food processing to security to packaging to nutrition and neutraceuticals [4]. It extends the shelf life, enhances food safety and reduces packaging waste [4,11].…”

Section: Nanotechnology and Food Safetymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Presently, over 400 companies in the world are developing nanotechnology for its application in food and food packaging [3]. It is estimated that over 400,000 scientists are working in the field of nanotechnology [4]. Nanotechnologies are projected to impact use of nanomaterials at least US Dollar 3 trillion by the year 2020 Wesley et al [4].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…It is estimated that over 400,000 scientists are working in the field of nanotechnology [4]. Nanotechnologies are projected to impact use of nanomaterials at least US Dollar 3 trillion by the year 2020 Wesley et al [4]. An active packaging can be designed to stop microbial growth once the package is opened by the consumer and rewrapped with an active film portion of the package [5].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Nanotechnology: A New Approach in Food Packaging

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J Food Microbiol Saf Hyg

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Nanotechnology is a newly emerging novel food packaging technique, which can increase the shelf life of foods, minimize the spoilage, ensure the food safety, repair the tears in packaging, reduce the problem of food shortage, and finally improve the health of the people. Food packages embedded with nanoparticles can alert the consumer about the safety of product. It can release preservatives to extend shelf life of food in package. Currently, food packaging and monitoring are a major focus of food industry related nanotechnology research. It is hoped that nanotechnology has a great potential in food industries as it may be used to manufacture about 25% of all food packaging in near future. It remains unclear whether nanoparticles used in food packaging may migrate or leach into the food. The potential impact of nanoparticles on consumer's health should be well studied. Emphasis is given to assess the safety of ingredients in nanoparticles before their use in food products including packaging.

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Section: Benefits Of Nanotechnology In Packagingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Nanotechnology and Food Safetymentioning

confidence: 99%