Table 1.
(Potential) applications of nanotechnology in food science.
| Area of application | Application | Reference |
|---|---|---|
|
Agriculture (Nano-modification of seed and fertilisers/pesticides) |
Pesticides | [27] |
| Targeted genetic engineering | [29] | |
| Preservation | [29,30] | |
| Agrichemical delivery | [29] | |
| Sensors to monitor soil conditions | [31] | |
|
Processing (Interactive smart food) |
Nanoencapsulation of flavors/aromas | [32,33,34,35,36,37] |
| Nanoemulsions | [38] | |
| Anti-caking agents | [39] | |
|
Nutrition (Food fortification and modification) |
Nutraceuticals | [40,41,42] |
| Nutrient delivery | [32,41] | |
| Mineral and vitamin fortification | [43,44] | |
| Drinking water purification | [45] | |
| Sensory characteristics of supplements | [46,47,48,49,50,51] | |
|
Products (Smart packaging and food tracking) |
UV protection | [52,53,54] |
| Antimicrobials | [55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63] | |
| Condition and abuse monitors | [46,47,64] | |
| High barrier plastics | [65,66,67,68] | |
| Security | [45,69,70] | |
| Contaminant sensors | [51,71,72,73,74,75] |